Looking for an alternative to Tesseract Glow (Citadel (Games Workshop))? Whether you want a cheaper option, a dropper-bottle format, or simply a paint that's in stock — this page ranks every equivalent by Delta-E CIEDE2000 colorimetric accuracy, the international standard for colour difference measurement.
Vallejo and Army Painter offer professional-quality paints at significantly lower cost. Use the equivalent above to find the exact shade.
Delta-E CIEDE2000 is the international standard for measuring colour differences, used in printing, textile and industrial colour matching. ChromaStack applies it to miniature paints — converting each hex colour to the LAB colour space and calculating perceptual distance. A ΔE below 3 means the difference is imperceptible on a painted miniature. A ΔE above 10 means the colours are clearly different and substitution is not recommended.
The closest Vallejo equivalent is shown in the comparison table above, ranked by Delta-E CIEDE2000. A ΔE below 3 means the difference is quasi-imperceptible on a finished miniature. Both Vallejo Model Color and Vallejo Game Color ranges are covered.
Yes — Vallejo (17ml dropper bottle, ~€2.90) and Army Painter (~€3.50) are typically 50-57% cheaper than Citadel (12ml pot, ~€4.80) while offering comparable quality. The price-per-ml is significantly lower, especially for Vallejo (€0.17/ml vs €0.40/ml for Citadel).
Tesseract Glow can be used alongside Contrast paints as part of a standard layering workflow.
Delta-E CIEDE2000 is the international colour science standard. ChromaStack converts each paint's hex colour to the CIELAB perceptual colour space and measures the Euclidean distance. ΔE <1 = invisible difference · ΔE 1-3 = subtle · ΔE 3-6 = acceptable substitution · ΔE >10 = not recommended. Note that paint finish (matte/satin/gloss) is not factored in.
Tesseract Glow is one of Citadel (Games Workshop)'s most recognisable paints: a deep green technical that appears across many Warhammer schemes. A deep green technical paint from Citadel (Games Workshop)'s Technical range. It appears frequently in various Warhammer armies colour schemes. If you are looking for a reliable Tesseract Glow equivalent, the comparison table above gives you the closest matches ranked by Delta-E.
Tesseract Glow offers low coverage, which makes it useful for broad armour panels and repeatable base layers.
For the cleanest finish, thin it slightly: ne pas diluer.
It behaves best over surfaces sombres ou noires before the first coat.
Typical workflows include osl_effect and glowing_effect.
Avoid using it for light_surfaces.
Tesseract Glow is a strong fit for various Warhammer armies and similar colour recipes.
It pairs naturally with Abaddon Black (Noir de référence), Leadbelcher (Métal de base), Caliban Green (Couleur de base) and Moot Green (Highlight / Highlight).
If you want a Tesseract Glow equivalent to save money, switch bottle format, or find a better-stocked range, compare the Delta-E scores above. A lower score means a closer colour match on the finished miniature.
Always test substitutes when finish, opacity, or flow matter to your recipe.
Use the Delta-E table above to compare the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand alternatives.
Work in thin coats, follow the usage notes on the page, and adapt the primer and thinning to your project.