Paint equivalent guide

Prussian Green Green Stuff World basic paint equivalents (#003153)

Prussian Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Prussian Green equivalent is Night Lords Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.4).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Prussian Green is Dark Prussian Blue (70.899) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.2).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Prussian Green is Imperial Navy (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.1).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Imperial NavyArmy Painter
ΔE 3.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Night Lords BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
SC-55 Deep BlueScale75
ΔE 4.9moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Dark Prussian Blue (70.899)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
FLUORESCENT BLUEAK Interactive
ΔE 5.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Prussian Green?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Prussian Green in the current local catalogue is Imperial Navy from Army Painter (Delta-E 3.09).

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

Prussian 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 Dark Prussian Blue (70.899) (Delta E 5.16).

Yes, Prussian 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.

Prussian Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Prussian Green equivalent is Night Lords Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.4).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Prussian Green is Dark Prussian Blue (70.899) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.2).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Prussian Green is Imperial Navy (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.1).

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

The closest Prussian Green equivalent is Night Lords Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 4.4. For Vallejo, the closest match to Prussian Green is Dark Prussian Blue (70.899) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.2. For Army Painter, the closest match to Prussian Green is Imperial Navy (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.1.

Prussian Green Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Dark Prussian Blue (70.899) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.2.

Prussian Green Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Imperial Navy (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.1.

Prussian Green equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Night Lords Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 4.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : Dark Prussian Blue (70.899) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Imperial Navy (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.1

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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