Paint equivalent guide

Scaly Hide Army Painter warpaint fanatic paint equivalents (#4C6C41)

Scaly Hide is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Scaly Hide equivalent is Russian Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 0.8).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Scaly Hide is Russian Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 0.8).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Scaly Hide.

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Russian Green (70.894)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 0.8excellent colour match with minimal perceptible difference
2
Cayman Green (72.067)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 3.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Luftwaffe Camouflage Green (70.823)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 4.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
INTERMEDIATE GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 4.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
Olive Green (70.967)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Scaly Hide?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Scaly Hide in the current local catalogue is Russian Green (70.894) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 0.76).

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

Scaly Hide 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 Russian Green (70.894) (Delta E 0.76).

Yes, Scaly Hide 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.

Scaly Hide is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Scaly Hide equivalent is Russian Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 0.8).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Scaly Hide is Russian Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 0.8).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Scaly Hide.

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

The closest Scaly Hide equivalent is Russian Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 0.8. For Vallejo, the closest match to Scaly Hide is Russian Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 0.8. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Scaly Hide.

Scaly Hide Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Russian Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 0.8.

Scaly Hide Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Scaly Hide.

Scaly Hide equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Russian Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 0.8
  • Closest Vallejo option : Russian Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 0.8
  • 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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