INTERMEDIATE GREEN AK Interactive acrylic paint equivalents (#516F32)
INTERMEDIATE GREEN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest INTERMEDIATE GREEN equivalent is Kobold Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 0.7).
For Vallejo, the closest match to INTERMEDIATE GREEN is Olive Green (70.967) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.4).
For Army Painter, the closest match to INTERMEDIATE GREEN is Kobold Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 0.7).
Best equivalents by brand
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Which equivalent should you pick for INTERMEDIATE GREEN?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to INTERMEDIATE GREEN in the current local catalogue is Kobold Skin from Army Painter (Delta-E 0.68).
- Closest overall: Kobold Skin (Army Painter, Delta-E 0.68)
- Closest Vallejo: Olive Green (70.967) (Delta-E 4.36)
- Closest Army Painter: Kobold Skin (Delta-E 0.68)
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:
- Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
- Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
- Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
- Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
- Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
Frequently asked questions
INTERMEDIATE 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 Olive Green (70.967) (Delta E 4.36).
Yes, INTERMEDIATE 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.
INTERMEDIATE GREEN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest INTERMEDIATE GREEN equivalent is Kobold Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 0.7).
For Vallejo, the closest match to INTERMEDIATE GREEN is Olive Green (70.967) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.4).
For Army Painter, the closest match to INTERMEDIATE GREEN is Kobold Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 0.7).
INTERMEDIATE GREEN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest INTERMEDIATE GREEN equivalent is Kobold Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 0.7. For Vallejo, the closest match to INTERMEDIATE GREEN is Olive Green (70.967) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.4. For Army Painter, the closest match to INTERMEDIATE GREEN is Kobold Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 0.7.
INTERMEDIATE GREEN Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Olive Green (70.967) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.4.
INTERMEDIATE GREEN Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Kobold Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 0.7.
INTERMEDIATE GREEN equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, INTERMEDIATE GREEN requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep green range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Kobold Skin (Army Painter) – ΔE 0.7
- Closest Vallejo option : Olive Green (70.967) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.4
- Closest Army Painter option : Kobold Skin (Army Painter) – ΔE 0.7
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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