Color-wise this is a moderate, very dark black leaning neutral. For highlights, the next step up in the Citadel range is Athonian Camoshade. Drakenhof Nightshade is a bit distinctive: no other brand carries a strong same-finish match, though Monument Pro Acryl Payne's Grey Wash comes nearest at 75 percent. Any substitute is a mixing base rather than a drop-in, so tune it on the model.
Drakenhof Nightshade equivalents in other ranges
This is one of the colors that keeps Citadel pots in painters' cases. Across the mapped brands, nothing qualifies as a real equivalent.
Even the nearest color, Monument Pro Acryl Payne's Grey Wash, dries slightly warmer and more muted than Drakenhof Nightshade, so any substitute will change how the scheme reads.
How to read the score
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80sUsable
<70Mix
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About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 0 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Drakenhof Nightshade?
The closest same-finish match is Monument Pro Acryl Payne's Grey Wash at 75% color similarity.
What is Drakenhof Nightshade used for?
Drakenhof Nightshade is a wash that flows into recesses and pools in shadow. Common uses: all over grime shade; deepen recesses and panel lines.
What do I highlight and shade Drakenhof Nightshade with?
The next step up for highlighting Drakenhof Nightshade is Athonian Camoshade in the Citadel range. Nothing sits directly below it in the same lane, so reach for a wash to shade.