Paint equivalent guide

Medieval Forest Equivalent

Medieval Forest is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Medieval Forest equivalent is MiG-29 Grey Green (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.1).
For the Medieval Forest equivalent Vallejo, Verdigris (70.833) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.5).
The best Medieval Forest Army Painter equivalent is Pharaoh Guard (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.3).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
MiG-29 Grey GreenAK Interactive
ΔE 3.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
BLUE-GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 4.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Verdigris (70.833)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Dark Green InkCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 6.0significant colour distance -- test before committing
5
Emerald (70.838)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 6.7significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Medieval Forest?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Medieval Forest in the current local catalogue is MiG-29 Grey Green from AK Interactive (Delta-E 3.07).

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

Medieval 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 Verdigris (70.833) (Delta E 5.51).

Yes, Medieval 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.

Medieval Forest is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Medieval Forest equivalent is MiG-29 Grey Green (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.1).
For the Medieval Forest equivalent Vallejo, Verdigris (70.833) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.5).
The best Medieval Forest Army Painter equivalent is Pharaoh Guard (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.3).

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

The closest Medieval Forest equivalent is MiG-29 Grey Green (AK Interactive) with Delta E 3.1. For a Medieval Forest equivalent Vallejo match, Verdigris (70.833) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.5 is the closest pick. The best Medieval Forest Army Painter equivalent is Pharaoh Guard (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.3.

Medieval Forest Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Verdigris (70.833) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.5.

Medieval Forest Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Pharaoh Guard (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.3.

Medieval Forest equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : MiG-29 Grey Green (AK Interactive) – ΔE 3.1
  • Closest Vallejo option : Verdigris (70.833) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.5
  • Closest Army Painter option : Pharaoh Guard (Army Painter) – ΔE 7.3

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.