Paint equivalent guide

Toxic Green Equivalent

Toxic Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Toxic Green equivalent is LUMINOUS GREEN INK (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.9).
For the Toxic Green equivalent Vallejo, Lime Green (70.827) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.3).
The best Toxic Green Army Painter equivalent is Leafy Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.3).

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Top 4 closest equivalents

These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
LUMINOUS GREEN INKAK Interactive
ΔE 1.9slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Lime Green (70.827)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 2.3slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Sick Green (72.029)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 3.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Plague Green (72.031)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 3.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Toxic Green?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Toxic Green in the current local catalogue is LUMINOUS GREEN INK from AK Interactive (Delta-E 1.94).

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

Toxic 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 Lime Green (70.827) (Delta E 2.33).

Yes, Toxic 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.

Toxic Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Toxic Green equivalent is LUMINOUS GREEN INK (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.9).
For the Toxic Green equivalent Vallejo, Lime Green (70.827) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.3).
The best Toxic Green Army Painter equivalent is Leafy Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.3).

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

The closest Toxic Green equivalent is LUMINOUS GREEN INK (AK Interactive) with Delta E 1.9. For a Toxic Green equivalent Vallejo match, Lime Green (70.827) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.3 is the closest pick. The best Toxic Green Army Painter equivalent is Leafy Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.3.

Toxic Green Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Lime Green (70.827) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.3.

Toxic Green Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Leafy Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.3.

Toxic Green equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : LUMINOUS GREEN INK (AK Interactive) – ΔE 1.9
  • Closest Vallejo option : Lime Green (70.827) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.3
  • Closest Army Painter option : Leafy Green (Army Painter) – ΔE 1.3

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.