Paint equivalent guide

Alga Green Equivalent

ALGA GREEN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest ALGA GREEN equivalent is Deathworld Forest (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.0).
For the ALGA GREEN equivalent Vallejo, Medium Olive Green (70.850) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.6).
The best ALGA GREEN Army Painter equivalent is Kobold Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.8).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for ALGA GREEN?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to ALGA GREEN in the current local catalogue is Deathworld Forest from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 2.05).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

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Frequently asked questions

ALGA GREEN is a paint from AK Interactive. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.

The closest Vallejo option is Medium Olive Green (70.850) (Delta E 3.62).

Yes, ALGA GREEN is currently part of the AK Interactive range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.

Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.

ALGA GREEN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest ALGA GREEN equivalent is Deathworld Forest (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.0).
For the ALGA GREEN equivalent Vallejo, Medium Olive Green (70.850) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.6).
The best ALGA GREEN Army Painter equivalent is Kobold Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.8).

ALGA GREEN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest ALGA GREEN equivalent is Deathworld Forest (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 2.0. For a ALGA GREEN equivalent Vallejo match, Medium Olive Green (70.850) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.6 is the closest pick. The best ALGA GREEN Army Painter equivalent is Kobold Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.8.

ALGA GREEN Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Medium Olive Green (70.850) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.6.

ALGA GREEN Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Kobold Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.8.

ALGA GREEN equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, ALGA GREEN requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm yellow range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Deathworld Forest (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 2.0
  • Closest Vallejo option : Medium Olive Green (70.850) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.6
  • Closest Army Painter option : Kobold Skin (Army Painter) – ΔE 7.8

A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.

Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.

That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.