Paint equivalent guide

Plague Green Equivalent

Plague Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Plague Green equivalent is Elysian Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.7).
For the Plague Green equivalent Vallejo, Yellow Green (70.881) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.8).
The best Plague Green Army Painter equivalent is Olive Drab (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.6).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Elysian GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 1.7slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
LIGHT GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 2.7slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Camouflage GreenGreen Stuff World
ΔE 3.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
GRASS GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 4.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
METALLIC GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 4.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Plague Green?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Plague Green in the current local catalogue is Elysian Green from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 1.7).

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

Plague 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 Yellow Green (70.881) (Delta E 6.81).

Yes, Plague 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.

Plague Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Plague Green equivalent is Elysian Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.7).
For the Plague Green equivalent Vallejo, Yellow Green (70.881) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.8).
The best Plague Green Army Painter equivalent is Olive Drab (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.6).

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

The closest Plague Green equivalent is Elysian Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 1.7. For a Plague Green equivalent Vallejo match, Yellow Green (70.881) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.8 is the closest pick. The best Plague Green Army Painter equivalent is Olive Drab (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.6.

Plague Green Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Yellow Green (70.881) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.8.

Plague Green Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Olive Drab (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.6.

Plague Green equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Elysian Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 1.7
  • Closest Vallejo option : Yellow Green (70.881) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 6.8
  • Closest Army Painter option : Olive Drab (Army Painter) – ΔE 6.6

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.