Paint equivalent guide

Poisonous Frogs Equivalent

Poisonous Frogs is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Poisonous Frogs equivalent is Striking Scorpion Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.7).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Poisonous Frogs.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Poisonous Frogs.

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Top 3 closest equivalents

These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Striking Scorpion GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 2.7slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
SC-100 Inktense LimeScale75
ΔE 14.4significant colour distance -- test before committing
3
Plaguebearer FleshCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 20.7significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Poisonous Frogs?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Poisonous Frogs in the current local catalogue is Striking Scorpion Green from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 2.74).

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

Poisonous Frogs 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, Poisonous Frogs 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.

Poisonous Frogs is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Poisonous Frogs equivalent is Striking Scorpion Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.7).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Poisonous Frogs.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Poisonous Frogs.

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

The closest Poisonous Frogs equivalent is Striking Scorpion Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 2.7. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Poisonous Frogs. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Poisonous Frogs.

Poisonous Frogs Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Poisonous Frogs.

Poisonous Frogs Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Poisonous Frogs.

Poisonous Frogs equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Striking Scorpion Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 2.7
  • 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.