Paint equivalent guide

Verdigris Army Painter warpaint fanatic paint equivalents (#5CA88C)

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 Chameleon Aqua-Pink (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 6.5).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Verdigris.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Verdigris.

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Top 3 closest equivalents

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

1
Chameleon Aqua-PinkGreen Stuff World
ΔE 6.5significant colour distance -- test before committing
2
Jade GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.3significant colour distance -- test before committing
3
Gauss Blaster GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.8significant colour distance -- test before committing

Best equivalents by brand

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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.

No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.

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 Chameleon Aqua-Pink (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 6.5).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Verdigris.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Verdigris.

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 Chameleon Aqua-Pink (Green Stuff World) with Delta E 6.5. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Verdigris. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Verdigris.

Verdigris Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Verdigris.

Verdigris Army Painter equivalent

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

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 : Chameleon Aqua-Pink (Green Stuff World) – ΔE 6.5
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • 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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