Paint equivalent guide

COMMAND GREEN AK Interactive acrylic paint equivalents (#302E18)

COMMAND GREEN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest COMMAND GREEN equivalent is Tainted Garden (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.2).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for COMMAND GREEN.
For Army Painter, the closest match to COMMAND GREEN is Tainted Garden (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.2).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for COMMAND GREEN?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to COMMAND GREEN in the current local catalogue is Tainted Garden from Army Painter (Delta-E 5.16).

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

COMMAND 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.

No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.

Yes, COMMAND 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.

COMMAND GREEN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest COMMAND GREEN equivalent is Tainted Garden (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.2).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for COMMAND GREEN.
For Army Painter, the closest match to COMMAND GREEN is Tainted Garden (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.2).

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

The closest COMMAND GREEN equivalent is Tainted Garden (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.2. No close Vallejo equivalent found for COMMAND GREEN. For Army Painter, the closest match to COMMAND GREEN is Tainted Garden (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.2.

COMMAND GREEN Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for COMMAND GREEN.

COMMAND GREEN Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Tainted Garden (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.2.

COMMAND GREEN equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Tainted Garden (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.2
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Closest Army Painter option : Tainted Garden (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.2

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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