Paint equivalent guide

Angel Green Equivalent

Angel Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Angel Green equivalent is Vulkan Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.9).
For the Angel Green equivalent Vallejo, US Dark Green (70.893) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.1).
The best Angel Green Army Painter equivalent is Guardian Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 12.0).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Vulkan GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 1.9slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
US Dark Green (70.893)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Olive Green / USMC GreenAK Interactive
ΔE 5.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Ger Camouflage Extra Dark Green (70.896)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 6.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
Dark Green (70.893)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 6.0significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Angel Green?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Angel Green in the current local catalogue is Vulkan Green from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 1.94).

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

Angel Green 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 US Dark Green (70.893) (Delta E 3.15).

Yes, Angel Green 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.

Angel Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Angel Green equivalent is Vulkan Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.9).
For the Angel Green equivalent Vallejo, US Dark Green (70.893) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.1).
The best Angel Green Army Painter equivalent is Guardian Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 12.0).

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

The closest Angel Green equivalent is Vulkan Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 1.9. For a Angel Green equivalent Vallejo match, US Dark Green (70.893) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.1 is the closest pick. The best Angel Green Army Painter equivalent is Guardian Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 12.0.

Angel Green Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is US Dark Green (70.893) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.1.

Angel Green Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Guardian Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 12.0.

Angel Green equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Vulkan Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 1.9
  • Closest Vallejo option : US Dark Green (70.893) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.1
  • Closest Army Painter option : Guardian Green (Army Painter) – ΔE 12.0

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.