Paint equivalent guide

Verdigris Equivalent

Verdigris is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Verdigris equivalent is A-18f Light Blue (AK Interactive) (ΔE 4.4).
For the Verdigris equivalent Vallejo, Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 9.8).
The best Verdigris Army Painter equivalent is Autumn Sage (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.0).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

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

1
A-18f Light BlueAK Interactive
ΔE 4.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Jade GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.3significant colour distance -- test before committing
3
Light BlueAK Interactive
ΔE 7.6significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Verdigris?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Verdigris in the current local catalogue is A-18f Light Blue from AK Interactive (Delta-E 4.41).

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

Verdigris 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 Verdigris (72.096) (Delta E 9.85).

Yes, Verdigris 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.

Verdigris is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Verdigris equivalent is A-18f Light Blue (AK Interactive) (ΔE 4.4).
For the Verdigris equivalent Vallejo, Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 9.8).
The best Verdigris Army Painter equivalent is Autumn Sage (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.0).

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

The closest Verdigris equivalent is A-18f Light Blue (AK Interactive) with Delta E 4.4. For a Verdigris equivalent Vallejo match, Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 9.8 is the closest pick. The best Verdigris Army Painter equivalent is Autumn Sage (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.0.

Verdigris Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 9.8.

Verdigris Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Autumn Sage (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.0.

Verdigris equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : A-18f Light Blue (AK Interactive) – ΔE 4.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 9.8
  • Closest Army Painter option : Autumn Sage (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.0

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.