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Colorshift Magic Green Green Stuff World colorshift paint equivalents (#108020)

Colorshift Magic Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Colorshift Magic Green equivalent is Green (70.969) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.3).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Colorshift Magic Green is Green (70.969) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.3).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Colorshift Magic Green is Eternal Hunt (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.2).

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Top 4 closest equivalents

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

1
Green (70.969)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 2.3slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Goblin Green (72.030)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 4.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Eternal HuntArmy Painter
ΔE 5.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Niblet GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 5.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Colorshift Magic Green?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Colorshift Magic Green in the current local catalogue is Green (70.969) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 2.3).

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

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Frequently asked questions

Colorshift Magic Green is a paint from Green Stuff World. 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 Green (70.969) (Delta E 2.30).

Yes, Colorshift Magic Green is currently part of the Green Stuff World 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.

Colorshift Magic Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Colorshift Magic Green equivalent is Green (70.969) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.3).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Colorshift Magic Green is Green (70.969) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.3).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Colorshift Magic Green is Eternal Hunt (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.2).

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

The closest Colorshift Magic Green equivalent is Green (70.969) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.3. For Vallejo, the closest match to Colorshift Magic Green is Green (70.969) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.3. For Army Painter, the closest match to Colorshift Magic Green is Eternal Hunt (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.2.

Colorshift Magic Green Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Green (70.969) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.3.

Colorshift Magic Green Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Eternal Hunt (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.2.

Colorshift Magic Green equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Green (70.969) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.3
  • Closest Vallejo option : Green (70.969) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.3
  • Closest Army Painter option : Eternal Hunt (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.2

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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