Paint equivalent guide

Nurgles Rot Equivalent

Citadel (Games Workshop) base #9D8B16

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Nurgles Rot?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Nurgles Rot in the current local catalogue is Green Ochre (70.914) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 3.5).

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Check Delta-E, finish, coverage, and how the substitute behaves with the same primer, wash, and highlight recipe.

Miniature painters most often compare Citadel (Games Workshop), Vallejo Model Color, and other established hobby ranges when they need a close substitute.

Usually yes, but only after a test swatch confirms the finish and layering behaviour stay close enough for the recipe.

The closest Nurgles Rot equivalent is Green Ochre (70.914) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.5). For the Nurgles Rot equivalent Vallejo, Green Ochre (70.914) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.5). The best Nurgles Rot Army Painter equivalent is Barbarian Gold (Army Painter) (ΔE 10.2).

  • Closest equivalent: Green Ochre (70.914) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.5
  • Vallejo equivalent: Green Ochre (70.914) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.5
  • Army Painter equivalent: Barbarian Gold (Army Painter) – ΔE 10.2

This paint conversion chart helps you find the best Nurgles Rot equivalent across Citadel, Vallejo and Army Painter.

The closest match provides the most accurate replacement, while other alternatives may show slight differences depending on finish and application.

Always test your paint equivalent on a miniature before applying it to a full army.