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Midnight Olive Army Painter warpaint fanatic paint equivalents (#2B3227)
Midnight Olive is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Midnight Olive equivalent is WWI French Green 1 (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.2).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Midnight Olive.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Midnight Olive.
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Top 5 closest equivalents
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
1
WWI French Green 1AK Interactive
ΔE 3.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection2
EXTRA DARK GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 4.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection3
SMOKE BLACKAK Interactive
ΔE 4.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection4
Dataslate Grey 1Warhammer
ΔE 4.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection5
GERMAN GREYAK Interactive
ΔE 5.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspectionBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Midnight Olive?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Midnight Olive in the current local catalogue is Feldgray – Field Grey from AK Interactive (Delta-E 1.68).
- Closest overall: Feldgray – Field Grey (AK Interactive, Delta-E 1.68)
- Closest Vallejo: Black Green (70.980) (Delta-E 5.65)
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:
- Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
- Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
- Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
- Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
- Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
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Frequently asked questions
Midnight Olive 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, Midnight Olive 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.
Midnight Olive is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Midnight Olive equivalent is WWI French Green 1 (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.2).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Midnight Olive.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Midnight Olive.
Midnight Olive is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Midnight Olive equivalent is WWI French Green 1 (AK Interactive) with Delta E 3.2. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Midnight Olive. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Midnight Olive.
Midnight Olive Vallejo equivalent
No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Midnight Olive.
Midnight Olive Army Painter equivalent
No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Midnight Olive.
Midnight Olive equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Midnight Olive requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the near-black range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : WWI French Green 1 (AK Interactive) – ΔE 3.2
- 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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