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Jade Green (72.026) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Jade Green (72.026) equivalent is Warboss Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.4).
For the Jade Green (72.026) equivalent Vallejo, Scurvy Green (72.027) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.6).
The best Jade Green (72.026) Army Painter equivalent is Greenskin (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.0).
These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Jade Green (72.026) in the current local catalogue is Warboss Green from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 2.38).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
Jade Green (72.026) is a paint from Vallejo Game Color. 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 Scurvy Green (72.027) (Delta E 2.64).
Yes, Jade Green (72.026) is currently part of the Vallejo Game Color 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.
Jade Green (72.026) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Jade Green (72.026) equivalent is Warboss Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.4).
For the Jade Green (72.026) equivalent Vallejo, Scurvy Green (72.027) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.6).
The best Jade Green (72.026) Army Painter equivalent is Greenskin (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.0).
Jade Green (72.026) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Jade Green (72.026) equivalent is Warboss Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 2.4. For a Jade Green (72.026) equivalent Vallejo match, Scurvy Green (72.027) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.6 is the closest pick. The best Jade Green (72.026) Army Painter equivalent is Greenskin (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.0.
The closest Vallejo match is Scurvy Green (72.027) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.6.
The best Army Painter option is Greenskin (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.0.
As a paint, Jade Green (72.026) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep green range.
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.