Paint equivalent guide

Military Green Equivalent

Military Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Military Green equivalent is MEDIUM OLIVE GREEN (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.7).
For the Military Green equivalent Vallejo, Gunship Green (70.895) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.6).
The best Military Green Army Painter equivalent is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.2).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
MEDIUM OLIVE GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 3.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
ALGA GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 4.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Gunship Green (70.895)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 4.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Olive Drab (3rd Gen)AK Interactive
ΔE 4.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
USA Olive Drab (70.889)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Military Green?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Military Green in the current local catalogue is MEDIUM OLIVE GREEN from AK Interactive (Delta-E 3.66).

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

Military 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 Gunship Green (70.895) (Delta E 4.57).

Yes, Military 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.

Military Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Military Green equivalent is MEDIUM OLIVE GREEN (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.7).
For the Military Green equivalent Vallejo, Gunship Green (70.895) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.6).
The best Military Green Army Painter equivalent is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.2).

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

The closest Military Green equivalent is MEDIUM OLIVE GREEN (AK Interactive) with Delta E 3.7. For a Military Green equivalent Vallejo match, Gunship Green (70.895) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.6 is the closest pick. The best Military Green Army Painter equivalent is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.2.

Military Green Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Gunship Green (70.895) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.6.

Military Green Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.2.

Military Green equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Military Green requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm yellow range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : MEDIUM OLIVE GREEN (AK Interactive) – ΔE 3.7
  • Closest Vallejo option : Gunship Green (70.895) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.6
  • Closest Army Painter option : Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) – ΔE 8.2

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.