Paint equivalent guide

Metallic Green Equivalent

METALLIC GREEN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest METALLIC GREEN equivalent is Nurgling Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.3).
For the METALLIC GREEN equivalent Vallejo, Pastel Green (70.885) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 7.2).
The best METALLIC GREEN Army Painter equivalent is Olive Drab (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.7).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Nurgling GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Olive DrabArmy Painter
ΔE 4.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Plague GreenArmy Painter
ΔE 4.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Gorgon HideArmy Painter
ΔE 5.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
Elysian GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 5.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for METALLIC GREEN?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to METALLIC GREEN in the current local catalogue is Nurgling Green from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 3.31).

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

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Frequently asked questions

METALLIC 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 Pastel Green (70.885) (Delta E 7.15).

Yes, METALLIC 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.

METALLIC GREEN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest METALLIC GREEN equivalent is Nurgling Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.3).
For the METALLIC GREEN equivalent Vallejo, Pastel Green (70.885) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 7.2).
The best METALLIC GREEN Army Painter equivalent is Olive Drab (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.7).

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

The closest METALLIC GREEN equivalent is Nurgling Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 3.3. For a METALLIC GREEN equivalent Vallejo match, Pastel Green (70.885) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 7.2 is the closest pick. The best METALLIC GREEN Army Painter equivalent is Olive Drab (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.7.

METALLIC GREEN Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Pastel Green (70.885) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 7.2.

METALLIC GREEN Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Olive Drab (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.7.

METALLIC GREEN equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Nurgling Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 3.3
  • Closest Vallejo option : Pastel Green (70.885) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 7.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Olive Drab (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.7

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.