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Turnbull Turquoise · Army Painter · ΔE 9.97
Terradon Turquoise · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 7.19
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Turnbull Turquoise · Army Painter · ΔE 9.97
Terradon Turquoise · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 7.19
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Terradon Turquoise | 7.19 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Aethermatic Blue | 9.51 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Turnbull Turquoise | 9.97 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Briar Queen Chill | 13.06 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Runic Grey | 14.87 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Gravelord Grey | 15.15 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Tenebrous Grey | 16.99 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Space Wolves Grey | 17.45 | Distant |
As a Contrast paint, this colour combines pigment and medium to deliver shade and base tone in one application over a light primer. Teal and blue-green colours are prized for cold armour, gemstone effects, and Tzeentchian magic.
The closest Nighthaunt Gloom equivalent is Turnbull Turquoise (Army Painter) (ΔE 10.0).
Nighthaunt Gloom is a contrast from Citadel (Games Workshop), commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
This paint is typically used for:
Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around medium, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.
Consider the following when working with this paint:
A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.
For best results with Nighthaunt Gloom on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.
Choosing the right Nighthaunt Gloom equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.
A useful paint guide should connect colour accuracy, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Use Nighthaunt Gloom as your main contrast colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. It works best over a white primer. Thin it with Contrast Medium if needed. Good companion colours include Corax White, Ulthuan Grey and Pallid Wych Flesh.
Avoid using it for a dark primer without a brighter undercoat.
Use Nighthaunt Gloom as your main contrast colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. It works best over a white primer. Thin it with Contrast Medium if needed. Good companion colours include Corax White, Ulthuan Grey and Pallid Wych Flesh.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Avoid using it for a dark primer without a brighter undercoat.