Nighthaunt Gloom vs Turquoise Ink

How close are they?

ΔE 8.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Turquoise Ink is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Nighthaunt Gloom. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Nighthaunt Gloom is a one-coat contrast-style paint and Formula P3 Turquoise Ink is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Turquoise Ink instead of Nighthaunt Gloom?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Turquoise Ink is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Nighthaunt Gloom. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Nighthaunt Gloom instead of Turquoise Ink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nighthaunt Gloom is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.