Paint equivalent guide

Fluorescent Green Green Stuff World fluorescent paint equivalents (#20F020)

Fluorescent Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Fluorescent Green equivalent is Mutation Green (72.105) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 5.5).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Fluorescent Green is Mutation Green (72.105) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 5.5).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Fluorescent Green is Rainforest (Army Painter) (ΔE 10.6).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

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

1
Mutation Green (72.105)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 5.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Green Fluorescent (70.737)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Fluorescent Green (72.104)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 5.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Fluorescent Green?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Fluorescent Green in the current local catalogue is Mutation Green (72.105) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 5.55).

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

Fluorescent 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 Mutation Green (72.105) (Delta E 5.55).

Yes, Fluorescent 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.

Fluorescent Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Fluorescent Green equivalent is Mutation Green (72.105) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 5.5).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Fluorescent Green is Mutation Green (72.105) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 5.5).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Fluorescent Green is Rainforest (Army Painter) (ΔE 10.6).

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

The closest Fluorescent Green equivalent is Mutation Green (72.105) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 5.5. For Vallejo, the closest match to Fluorescent Green is Mutation Green (72.105) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 5.5. For Army Painter, the closest match to Fluorescent Green is Rainforest (Army Painter) with Delta E 10.6.

Fluorescent Green Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Mutation Green (72.105) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 5.5.

Fluorescent Green Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Rainforest (Army Painter) with Delta E 10.6.

Fluorescent Green equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Mutation Green (72.105) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 5.5
  • Closest Vallejo option : Mutation Green (72.105) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 5.5
  • Closest Army Painter option : Rainforest (Army Painter) – ΔE 10.6

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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