Paint equivalent guide

Olivegrove Green Equivalent

Olivegrove Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Olivegrove Green equivalent is Lustrian Undergrowth (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.4).
For the Olivegrove Green equivalent Vallejo, Yellow Green (70.881) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.7).
The best Olivegrove Green Army Painter equivalent is Plague Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.7).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Lustrian UndergrowthCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Yellow Green (70.881)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 4.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Elysian GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 5.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Plague GreenArmy Painter
ΔE 5.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
GRASS GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 6.1significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Olivegrove Green?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Olivegrove Green in the current local catalogue is Lustrian Undergrowth from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 3.37).

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

Olivegrove 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 Yellow Green (70.881) (Delta E 4.65).

Yes, Olivegrove 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.

Olivegrove Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Olivegrove Green equivalent is Lustrian Undergrowth (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.4).
For the Olivegrove Green equivalent Vallejo, Yellow Green (70.881) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.7).
The best Olivegrove Green Army Painter equivalent is Plague Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.7).

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

The closest Olivegrove Green equivalent is Lustrian Undergrowth (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 3.4. For a Olivegrove Green equivalent Vallejo match, Yellow Green (70.881) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.7 is the closest pick. The best Olivegrove Green Army Painter equivalent is Plague Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.7.

Olivegrove Green Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Yellow Green (70.881) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.7.

Olivegrove Green Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Plague Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.7.

Olivegrove Green equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Lustrian Undergrowth (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 3.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : Yellow Green (70.881) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.7
  • Closest Army Painter option : Plague Green (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.7

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.