Paint equivalent guide

Emerald Forest Equivalent

Emerald Forest is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Emerald Forest equivalent is Scorpy Green (72.032) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 1.4).
For the Emerald Forest equivalent Vallejo, Scorpy Green (72.032) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 1.4).
The best Emerald Forest Army Painter equivalent is Wild Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.0).

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Top 4 closest equivalents

These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Scorpy Green (72.032)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 1.4slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Scorpion GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 2.8slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Moot GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
SC-78 Peridot AlchemyScale75
ΔE 4.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Emerald Forest?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Emerald Forest in the current local catalogue is Scorpy Green (72.032) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 1.37).

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

Emerald Forest 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 Scorpy Green (72.032) (Delta E 1.37).

Yes, Emerald Forest 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.

Emerald Forest is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Emerald Forest equivalent is Scorpy Green (72.032) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 1.4).
For the Emerald Forest equivalent Vallejo, Scorpy Green (72.032) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 1.4).
The best Emerald Forest Army Painter equivalent is Wild Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.0).

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

The closest Emerald Forest equivalent is Scorpy Green (72.032) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 1.4. For a Emerald Forest equivalent Vallejo match, Scorpy Green (72.032) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 1.4 is the closest pick. The best Emerald Forest Army Painter equivalent is Wild Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.0.

Emerald Forest Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Scorpy Green (72.032) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 1.4.

Emerald Forest Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Wild Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.0.

Emerald Forest equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Scorpy Green (72.032) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 1.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : Scorpy Green (72.032) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 1.4
  • Closest Army Painter option : Wild Green (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.0

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.