Paint equivalent guide

Kobold Skin Equivalent

Kobold Skin is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Kobold Skin equivalent is INTERMEDIATE GREEN (AK Interactive) (ΔE 0.7).
For the Kobold Skin equivalent Vallejo, Olive Green (70.967) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.9).
The best Kobold Skin Army Painter equivalent is Scaly Hide (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.2).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
INTERMEDIATE GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 0.7excellent colour match with minimal perceptible difference
2
Loren ForestCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 2.2slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
GangreneGreen Stuff World
ΔE 2.6slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
4
Overlord OliveGreen Stuff World
ΔE 2.6slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
5
Olive Brown OpsGreen Stuff World
ΔE 2.6slight colour difference, well within acceptable range

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Kobold Skin?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Kobold Skin in the current local catalogue is INTERMEDIATE GREEN from AK Interactive (Delta-E 0.68).

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

Kobold Skin 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 Olive Green (70.967) (Delta E 4.87).

Yes, Kobold Skin 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.

Kobold Skin is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Kobold Skin equivalent is INTERMEDIATE GREEN (AK Interactive) (ΔE 0.7).
For the Kobold Skin equivalent Vallejo, Olive Green (70.967) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.9).
The best Kobold Skin Army Painter equivalent is Scaly Hide (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.2).

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

The closest Kobold Skin equivalent is INTERMEDIATE GREEN (AK Interactive) with Delta E 0.7. For a Kobold Skin equivalent Vallejo match, Olive Green (70.967) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.9 is the closest pick. The best Kobold Skin Army Painter equivalent is Scaly Hide (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.2.

Kobold Skin Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Olive Green (70.967) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.9.

Kobold Skin Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Scaly Hide (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.2.

Kobold Skin equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : INTERMEDIATE GREEN (AK Interactive) – ΔE 0.7
  • Closest Vallejo option : Olive Green (70.967) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.9
  • Closest Army Painter option : Scaly Hide (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.2

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.