Paint equivalent guide

Gladeshard Army Painter warpaint fanatic paint equivalents (#93B931)

Gladeshard is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Gladeshard equivalent is Plague Green (72.031) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 0.5).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Gladeshard is Plague Green (72.031) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 0.5).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Gladeshard is Nuclear Radiation Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.1).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Plague Green (72.031)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 0.5excellent colour match with minimal perceptible difference
2
FROG GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 2.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
FLUORESCENT GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 2.9slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
4
Yellow Green (72.007)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 3.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
Lime Green (70.827)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 4.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Gladeshard?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Gladeshard in the current local catalogue is Plague Green (72.031) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 0.54).

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

Gladeshard 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 Plague Green (72.031) (Delta E 0.54).

Yes, Gladeshard 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.

Gladeshard is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Gladeshard equivalent is Plague Green (72.031) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 0.5).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Gladeshard is Plague Green (72.031) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 0.5).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Gladeshard is Nuclear Radiation Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.1).

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

The closest Gladeshard equivalent is Plague Green (72.031) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 0.5. For Vallejo, the closest match to Gladeshard is Plague Green (72.031) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 0.5. For Army Painter, the closest match to Gladeshard is Nuclear Radiation Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.1.

Gladeshard Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Plague Green (72.031) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 0.5.

Gladeshard Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Nuclear Radiation Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.1.

Gladeshard equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Plague Green (72.031) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 0.5
  • Closest Vallejo option : Plague Green (72.031) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 0.5
  • Closest Army Painter option : Nuclear Radiation Green (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.1

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.