Paint equivalent guide

BLUE-GREEN AK Interactive acrylic paint equivalents (#388678)

BLUE-GREEN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest BLUE-GREEN equivalent is Colorshift Turquoise (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 2.9).
For Vallejo, the closest match to BLUE-GREEN is Verdigris (70.833) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.2).
For Army Painter, the closest match to BLUE-GREEN is Medieval Forest (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.8).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Verdigris (70.833)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Blue Green (70.808)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 6.5significant colour distance -- test before committing
3
Verdigris Glaze (70.832)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 6.5significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for BLUE-GREEN?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to BLUE-GREEN in the current local catalogue is Colorshift Turquoise from Green Stuff World (Delta-E 2.87).

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.

What to check before replacing this base

Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:

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Frequently asked questions

BLUE-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 Verdigris (70.833) (Delta E 5.22).

Yes, BLUE-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.

BLUE-GREEN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest BLUE-GREEN equivalent is Colorshift Turquoise (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 2.9).
For Vallejo, the closest match to BLUE-GREEN is Verdigris (70.833) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.2).
For Army Painter, the closest match to BLUE-GREEN is Medieval Forest (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.8).

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

The closest BLUE-GREEN equivalent is Colorshift Turquoise (Green Stuff World) with Delta E 2.9. For Vallejo, the closest match to BLUE-GREEN is Verdigris (70.833) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.2. For Army Painter, the closest match to BLUE-GREEN is Medieval Forest (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.8.

BLUE-GREEN Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Verdigris (70.833) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.2.

BLUE-GREEN Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Medieval Forest (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.8.

BLUE-GREEN equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, BLUE-GREEN requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the teal range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Colorshift Turquoise (Green Stuff World) – ΔE 2.9
  • Closest Vallejo option : Verdigris (70.833) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Medieval Forest (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.8

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.

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