GERMAN FIELD GREY
3rd Generation
Paint equivalent guide
Tainted Garden Army Painter warpaint fanatic paint equivalents (#3F3E25)
Tainted Garden is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Tainted Garden equivalent is GERMAN FIELD GREY (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.7).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Tainted Garden is Cam Olive Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.5).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Tainted Garden.
Army Painter
warpaint_fanatic
#3F3E25
Free
No mandatory account
No intrusive advertising
Top 5 closest equivalents
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
1
GERMAN FIELD GREYAK Interactive
ΔE 1.7slight colour difference, well within acceptable range2
COMMAND GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 5.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection3
Cam Olive Green (70.894)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection4
REFLECTIVE GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 5.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection5
US DARK GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 5.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspectionBest equivalents by brand
Ranked by Delta-E CIEDE2000 · All brands · Interactive
Buy it now · Tainted Garden
Compare stock and prices · Tainted Garden
Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Tainted Garden?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Tainted Garden in the current local catalogue is GERMAN FIELD GREY from AK Interactive (Delta-E 1.74).
- Closest overall: GERMAN FIELD GREY (AK Interactive, Delta-E 1.74)
- Closest Vallejo: Cam Olive Green (70.894) (Delta-E 5.51)
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
Need the paint card for Tainted Garden?
Usage, recipes, primer guidance, and painting context live on the dedicated paint page
Frequently asked questions
Tainted Garden 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 Cam Olive Green (70.894) (Delta E 5.51).
Yes, Tainted Garden 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.
Tainted Garden is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Tainted Garden equivalent is GERMAN FIELD GREY (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.7).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Tainted Garden is Cam Olive Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.5).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Tainted Garden.
Tainted Garden is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Tainted Garden equivalent is GERMAN FIELD GREY (AK Interactive) with Delta E 1.7. For Vallejo, the closest match to Tainted Garden is Cam Olive Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.5. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Tainted Garden.
Tainted Garden Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Cam Olive Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.5.
Tainted Garden Army Painter equivalent
No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Tainted Garden.
Tainted Garden equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Tainted Garden requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm yellow range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : GERMAN FIELD GREY (AK Interactive) – ΔE 1.7
- Closest Vallejo option : Cam Olive Green (70.894) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.5
- 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.
Go further with ChromaStack
Manage your collection, browse guides and find more equivalents