Paint equivalent guide

Plague Green (72.031) Equivalent

Plague Green (72.031) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Plague Green (72.031) equivalent is FROG GREEN (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.4).
For the Plague Green (72.031) equivalent Vallejo, Yellow Green (72.007) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.9).
The best Plague Green (72.031) Army Painter equivalent is Nuclear Radiation Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.0).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
FROG GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 2.4slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
FLUORESCENT GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 3.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Lime Green (70.827)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 4.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Plague Green (72.031)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Plague Green (72.031) in the current local catalogue is FROG GREEN from AK Interactive (Delta-E 2.39).

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

Plague Green (72.031) 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 Yellow Green (72.007) (Delta E 3.90).

Yes, Plague Green (72.031) 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.

Plague Green (72.031) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Plague Green (72.031) equivalent is FROG GREEN (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.4).
For the Plague Green (72.031) equivalent Vallejo, Yellow Green (72.007) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.9).
The best Plague Green (72.031) Army Painter equivalent is Nuclear Radiation Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.0).

Plague Green (72.031) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Plague Green (72.031) equivalent is FROG GREEN (AK Interactive) with Delta E 2.4. For a Plague Green (72.031) equivalent Vallejo match, Yellow Green (72.007) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 3.9 is the closest pick. The best Plague Green (72.031) Army Painter equivalent is Nuclear Radiation Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.0.

Plague Green (72.031) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Yellow Green (72.007) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 3.9.

Plague Green (72.031) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Nuclear Radiation Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.0.

Plague Green (72.031) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Plague Green (72.031) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep green range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : FROG GREEN (AK Interactive) – ΔE 2.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : Yellow Green (72.007) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 3.9
  • Closest Army Painter option : Nuclear Radiation Green (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.0

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.