Paint equivalent guide

Pastel Green Equivalent

PASTEL GREEN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest PASTEL GREEN equivalent is Orruk Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 5.3).
For the PASTEL GREEN equivalent Vallejo, Pastel Green (70.885) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 10.9).
The best PASTEL GREEN Army Painter equivalent is Forest Faun (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.7).

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Top 4 closest equivalents

These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Orruk FleshCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 5.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Forest FaunArmy Painter
ΔE 6.7significant colour distance -- test before committing
3
Toxic MistArmy Painter
ΔE 6.8significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Mossy GreenArmy Painter
ΔE 6.9significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for PASTEL GREEN?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to PASTEL GREEN in the current local catalogue is Orruk Flesh from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 5.29).

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

PASTEL 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 10.93).

Yes, PASTEL 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.

PASTEL GREEN is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest PASTEL GREEN equivalent is Orruk Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 5.3).
For the PASTEL GREEN equivalent Vallejo, Pastel Green (70.885) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 10.9).
The best PASTEL GREEN Army Painter equivalent is Forest Faun (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.7).

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

The closest PASTEL GREEN equivalent is Orruk Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 5.3. For a PASTEL GREEN equivalent Vallejo match, Pastel Green (70.885) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 10.9 is the closest pick. The best PASTEL GREEN Army Painter equivalent is Forest Faun (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.7.

PASTEL GREEN Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Pastel Green (70.885) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 10.9.

PASTEL GREEN Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Forest Faun (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.7.

PASTEL GREEN equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Orruk Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 5.3
  • Closest Vallejo option : Pastel Green (70.885) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 10.9
  • Closest Army Painter option : Forest Faun (Army Painter) – ΔE 6.7

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.