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WWI French Green 2 AK Interactive acrylic paint equivalents (#211F17)

WWI French Green 2 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest WWI French Green 2 equivalent is Dryad Bark (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.7).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for WWI French Green 2.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for WWI French Green 2.

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for WWI French Green 2?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to WWI French Green 2 in the current local catalogue is Dryad Bark from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 3.72).

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

WWI French Green 2 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.

No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.

Yes, WWI French Green 2 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 2 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest WWI French Green 2 equivalent is Dryad Bark (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.7).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for WWI French Green 2.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for WWI French Green 2.

WWI French Green 2 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest WWI French Green 2 equivalent is Dryad Bark (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 3.7. No close Vallejo equivalent found for WWI French Green 2. No close Army Painter equivalent found for WWI French Green 2.

WWI French Green 2 Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for WWI French Green 2.

WWI French Green 2 Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for WWI French Green 2.

WWI French Green 2 equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, WWI French Green 2 requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the near-black range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Dryad Bark (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 3.7
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent

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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