Method
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
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| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Agrax Earthshade Gloss | 5.64 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Nuln Oil | 6.29 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Drakenhof Nightshade | 6.86 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Agrax Earthshade | 8.86 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Reikland Fleshshade Gloss | 10.23 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Reikland Fleshshade | 14.47 | Distant |
| AK Interactive | Oil Paint White | 15.32 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Wash Medium | 12.16 | Distant |
As a shade or wash, this paint is designed to flow into recesses and create depth through controlled pooling. Neutral grey colours bridge the gap between black and white, used for stone, armour, and gradual highlights..
The closest Nuln Oil Gloss equivalent is Wash Medium (Army Painter) (ΔE 12.2).
Nuln Oil Gloss is a shade / wash 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 light, 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 Nuln Oil Gloss 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 Nuln Oil Gloss equivalent ensures consistent results across your painting workflow. Use this page as a paint conversion chart to compare the Vallejo equivalent, the Army Painter equivalent, and other close options before committing to a full army.
A paint guide is most valuable when it connects colour, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Use Nuln Oil Gloss as your main shade colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has low coverage. Thin it without thinning. Good companion colours include Leadbelcher, Ironbreaker, Retributor Armour and Stormhost Silver.
Avoid using it for matte surfaces.
Use Nuln Oil Gloss as your main shade colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has low coverage. Thin it without thinning. Good companion colours include Leadbelcher, Ironbreaker, Retributor Armour and Stormhost Silver.
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 matte surfaces.