Paint equivalent guide

Forest Faun Equivalent

Forest Faun is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Forest Faun equivalent is PASTEL BLUE (AK Interactive) (ΔE 5.2).
For the Forest Faun equivalent Vallejo, Pastel Green (70.885) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 14.2).
The best Forest Faun Army Painter equivalent is Mossy Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.2).

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Top 4 closest equivalents

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

1
PASTEL BLUEAK Interactive
ΔE 5.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Duck Egg BlueAK Interactive
ΔE 6.0significant colour distance -- test before committing
3
Vile GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 6.3significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
PASTEL GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 6.7significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Forest Faun?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Forest Faun in the current local catalogue is PASTEL BLUE from AK Interactive (Delta-E 5.21).

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

Forest Faun 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 Pastel Green (70.885) (Delta E 14.18).

Yes, Forest Faun 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.

Forest Faun is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Forest Faun equivalent is PASTEL BLUE (AK Interactive) (ΔE 5.2).
For the Forest Faun equivalent Vallejo, Pastel Green (70.885) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 14.2).
The best Forest Faun Army Painter equivalent is Mossy Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.2).

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

The closest Forest Faun equivalent is PASTEL BLUE (AK Interactive) with Delta E 5.2. For a Forest Faun equivalent Vallejo match, Pastel Green (70.885) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 14.2 is the closest pick. The best Forest Faun Army Painter equivalent is Mossy Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.2.

Forest Faun Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Pastel Green (70.885) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 14.2.

Forest Faun Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Mossy Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.2.

Forest Faun equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : PASTEL BLUE (AK Interactive) – ΔE 5.2
  • Closest Vallejo option : Pastel Green (70.885) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 14.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Mossy Green (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.2

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.