Paint equivalent guide

Blighted Green Army Painter warpaint fanatic paint equivalents (#0C272A)

Blighted Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Blighted Green equivalent is Nocturne Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.8).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Blighted Green is Black Green (70.980) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.8).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Blighted Green is Scarab Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.4).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Nocturne GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 2.8slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Incubi DarknessCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 2.8slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
ANTHRACITE GREYAK Interactive
ΔE 4.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Lupercal GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 5.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
OCEAN BLUEAK Interactive
ΔE 5.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Blighted Green?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Blighted Green in the current local catalogue is Nocturne Green from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 2.8).

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

Blighted 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 Black Green (70.980) (Delta E 6.85).

Yes, Blighted 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.

Blighted Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Blighted Green equivalent is Nocturne Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.8).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Blighted Green is Black Green (70.980) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.8).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Blighted Green is Scarab Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.4).

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

The closest Blighted Green equivalent is Nocturne Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 2.8. For Vallejo, the closest match to Blighted Green is Black Green (70.980) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.8. For Army Painter, the closest match to Blighted Green is Scarab Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.4.

Blighted Green Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Black Green (70.980) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.8.

Blighted Green Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Scarab Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.4.

Blighted Green equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Nocturne Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 2.8
  • Closest Vallejo option : Black Green (70.980) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 6.8
  • Closest Army Painter option : Scarab Green (Army Painter) – ΔE 6.4

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.