Paint equivalent guide

Amulet Aqua Equivalent

Amulet Aqua is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Amulet Aqua equivalent is Russian Cockpit Torquise (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.0).
For the Amulet Aqua equivalent Vallejo, Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 9.2).
The best Amulet Aqua Army Painter equivalent is Aqua Alchemy (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.2).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Russian Cockpit TorquiseAK Interactive
ΔE 3.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Tropical TurquoiseGreen Stuff World
ΔE 5.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Gauss Blaster GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 6.6significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Hellion GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 6.6significant colour distance -- test before committing
5
Vile GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 8.7significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Amulet Aqua?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Amulet Aqua in the current local catalogue is Russian Cockpit Torquise from AK Interactive (Delta-E 2.98).

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

Amulet Aqua is a paint from Army Painter. 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 Verdigris (72.096) (Delta E 9.23).

Yes, Amulet Aqua is currently part of the Army Painter 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.

Amulet Aqua is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Amulet Aqua equivalent is Russian Cockpit Torquise (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.0).
For the Amulet Aqua equivalent Vallejo, Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 9.2).
The best Amulet Aqua Army Painter equivalent is Aqua Alchemy (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.2).

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

The closest Amulet Aqua equivalent is Russian Cockpit Torquise (AK Interactive) with Delta E 3.0. For a Amulet Aqua equivalent Vallejo match, Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 9.2 is the closest pick. The best Amulet Aqua Army Painter equivalent is Aqua Alchemy (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.2.

Amulet Aqua Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 9.2.

Amulet Aqua Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Aqua Alchemy (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.2.

Amulet Aqua equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Amulet Aqua requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the teal range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Russian Cockpit Torquise (AK Interactive) – ΔE 3.0
  • Closest Vallejo option : Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 9.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Aqua Alchemy (Army Painter) – ΔE 7.2

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.