Paint equivalent guide

Goblin Green Army Painter warpaint paint equivalents (#30A56C)

Goblin Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Goblin Green equivalent is SC-47 Spring Green (Scale75) (ΔE 5.8).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Goblin Green.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Goblin Green.

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Top 4 closest equivalents

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

1
Sybarite GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 1.8slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
SC-47 Spring GreenScale75
ΔE 5.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Goblin GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 6.6significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Jade GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.9significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Goblin Green?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Goblin Green in the current local catalogue is Sybarite Green from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 1.84).

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

Goblin 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.

No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.

Yes, Goblin 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.

Goblin Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Goblin Green equivalent is SC-47 Spring Green (Scale75) (ΔE 5.8).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Goblin Green.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Goblin Green.

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

The closest Goblin Green equivalent is SC-47 Spring Green (Scale75) with Delta E 5.8. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Goblin Green. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Goblin Green.

Goblin Green Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Goblin Green.

Goblin Green Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Goblin Green.

Goblin Green equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : SC-47 Spring Green (Scale75) – ΔE 5.8
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent

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.

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