Paint equivalent guide

Light Green Equivalent

LIGHT GREEN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest LIGHT GREEN equivalent is Plague Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.7).
For the LIGHT GREEN equivalent Vallejo, Scorpy Green (72.032) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 7.6).
The best LIGHT GREEN Army Painter equivalent is Plague Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.7).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Plague GreenArmy Painter
ΔE 2.7slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Elysian GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Camouflage GreenGreen Stuff World
ΔE 4.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
SC-78 Peridot AlchemyScale75
ΔE 4.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
Niblet GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 5.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for LIGHT GREEN?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to LIGHT GREEN in the current local catalogue is Plague Green from Army Painter (Delta-E 2.69).

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

LIGHT 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 Scorpy Green (72.032) (Delta E 7.56).

Yes, LIGHT 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.

LIGHT GREEN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest LIGHT GREEN equivalent is Plague Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.7).
For the LIGHT GREEN equivalent Vallejo, Scorpy Green (72.032) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 7.6).
The best LIGHT GREEN Army Painter equivalent is Plague Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.7).

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

The closest LIGHT GREEN equivalent is Plague Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.7. For a LIGHT GREEN equivalent Vallejo match, Scorpy Green (72.032) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 7.6 is the closest pick. The best LIGHT GREEN Army Painter equivalent is Plague Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.7.

LIGHT GREEN Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Scorpy Green (72.032) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 7.6.

LIGHT GREEN Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Plague Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.7.

LIGHT GREEN equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, LIGHT GREEN requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep green range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Plague Green (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.7
  • Closest Vallejo option : Scorpy Green (72.032) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 7.6
  • Closest Army Painter option : Plague Green (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.7

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.