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WWI French Green 1 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest WWI French Green 1 equivalent is Midnight Olive (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.2).
For Vallejo, the closest match to WWI French Green 1 is Ger Camouflage Extra Dark Green (70.896) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.4).
For Army Painter, the closest match to WWI French Green 1 is Midnight Olive (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.2).
These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
Ranked by Delta-E CIEDE2000 · All brands · Interactive
The closest cross-brand equivalent to WWI French Green 1 in the current local catalogue is Midnight Olive from Army Painter (Delta-E 3.17).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
WWI French Green 1 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 Ger Camouflage Extra Dark Green (70.896) (Delta E 4.43).
Yes, WWI French Green 1 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.
WWI French Green 1 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest WWI French Green 1 equivalent is Midnight Olive (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.2).
For Vallejo, the closest match to WWI French Green 1 is Ger Camouflage Extra Dark Green (70.896) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.4).
For Army Painter, the closest match to WWI French Green 1 is Midnight Olive (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.2).
WWI French Green 1 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest WWI French Green 1 equivalent is Midnight Olive (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.2. For Vallejo, the closest match to WWI French Green 1 is Ger Camouflage Extra Dark Green (70.896) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.4. For Army Painter, the closest match to WWI French Green 1 is Midnight Olive (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.2.
The closest Vallejo match is Ger Camouflage Extra Dark Green (70.896) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.4.
The best Army Painter option is Midnight Olive (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.2.
As a paint, WWI French Green 1 requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep green range.
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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