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Scarab Green Army Painter warpaint fanatic paint equivalents (#1E3B41)
Scarab Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Scarab Green equivalent is OCEAN BLUE (AK Interactive) (ΔE 4.1).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Scarab Green is Coal Black (72.053) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 5.8).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Scarab Green.
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Top 5 closest equivalents
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
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Craventhrone Cloak 2Warhammer
ΔE 2.1slight colour difference, well within acceptable range2
OCEAN BLUEAK Interactive
ΔE 4.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection3
MEDIUM BLUEAK Interactive
ΔE 4.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection4
Incubi DarknessCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.9moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection5
Seraphon Blue 1Warhammer
ΔE 5.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspectionBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Scarab Green?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Scarab Green in the current local catalogue is Craventhrone Cloak 2 from Warhammer (Delta-E 2.09).
- Closest overall: Craventhrone Cloak 2 (Warhammer, Delta-E 2.09)
- Closest Vallejo: Coal Black (72.053) (Delta-E 5.78)
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
Scarab 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 Coal Black (72.053) (Delta E 5.78).
Yes, Scarab 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.
Scarab Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Scarab Green equivalent is OCEAN BLUE (AK Interactive) (ΔE 4.1).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Scarab Green is Coal Black (72.053) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 5.8).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Scarab Green.
Scarab Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Scarab Green equivalent is OCEAN BLUE (AK Interactive) with Delta E 4.1. For Vallejo, the closest match to Scarab Green is Coal Black (72.053) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 5.8. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Scarab Green.
Scarab Green Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Coal Black (72.053) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 5.8.
Scarab Green Army Painter equivalent
No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Scarab Green.
Scarab Green equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Scarab Green requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the teal range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : OCEAN BLUE (AK Interactive) – ΔE 4.1
- Closest Vallejo option : Coal Black (72.053) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 5.8
- 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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