Nighthaunt Gloom vs Cobalt Turquoise

How close are they?

ΔE 8.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Cobalt Turquoise is a little darker, warmer than Nighthaunt Gloom. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Nighthaunt Gloom is a one-coat contrast-style paint and Golden Cobalt Turquoise 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 Cobalt Turquoise instead of Nighthaunt Gloom?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Cobalt Turquoise is a little darker, warmer than Nighthaunt Gloom. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Nighthaunt Gloom instead of Cobalt Turquoise?

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