Paint equivalent guide

Nuclear Radiation Green Equivalent

Nuclear Radiation Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Nuclear Radiation Green equivalent is Lime Green (70.827) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.2).
For the Nuclear Radiation Green equivalent Vallejo, Lime Green (70.827) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.2).
The best Nuclear Radiation Green Army Painter equivalent is Leafy Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.4).

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Top 4 closest equivalents

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

1
Lime Green (70.827)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 2.2slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
FLUORESCENT GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 2.7slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Plague Green (72.031)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 3.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
4
FROG GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 4.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Nuclear Radiation Green?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Nuclear Radiation Green in the current local catalogue is Lime Green (70.827) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 2.16).

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

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Frequently asked questions

Nuclear Radiation 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.

The closest Vallejo option is Lime Green (70.827) (Delta E 2.16).

Yes, Nuclear Radiation 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.

Nuclear Radiation Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Nuclear Radiation Green equivalent is Lime Green (70.827) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.2).
For the Nuclear Radiation Green equivalent Vallejo, Lime Green (70.827) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.2).
The best Nuclear Radiation Green Army Painter equivalent is Leafy Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.4).

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

The closest Nuclear Radiation Green equivalent is Lime Green (70.827) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.2. For a Nuclear Radiation Green equivalent Vallejo match, Lime Green (70.827) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.2 is the closest pick. The best Nuclear Radiation Green Army Painter equivalent is Leafy Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.4.

Nuclear Radiation Green Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Lime Green (70.827) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.2.

Nuclear Radiation Green Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Leafy Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.4.

Nuclear Radiation Green equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Lime Green (70.827) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.2
  • Closest Vallejo option : Lime Green (70.827) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Leafy Green (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.4

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.