Paint equivalent guide

Scurvy Green (72.027) Vallejo Game Color acrylic paint equivalents (#408050)

Scurvy Green (72.027) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Scurvy Green (72.027) equivalent is EMERALD METALLIC GREEN (AK Interactive) (ΔE 4.3).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Scurvy Green (72.027) is Flat Green (70.968) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.1).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Scurvy Green (72.027).

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Top 4 closest equivalents

These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
EMERALD METALLIC GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 4.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
SC-18 Emerald GreenScale75
ΔE 4.9moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Flat Green (70.968)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Emerald (70.838)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 6.3significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Scurvy Green (72.027)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Scurvy Green (72.027) in the current local catalogue is Warboss Green from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 3.42).

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

Scurvy Green (72.027) 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 Flat Green (70.968) (Delta E 5.14).

Yes, Scurvy Green (72.027) 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.

Scurvy Green (72.027) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Scurvy Green (72.027) equivalent is EMERALD METALLIC GREEN (AK Interactive) (ΔE 4.3).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Scurvy Green (72.027) is Flat Green (70.968) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.1).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Scurvy Green (72.027).

Scurvy Green (72.027) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Scurvy Green (72.027) equivalent is EMERALD METALLIC GREEN (AK Interactive) with Delta E 4.3. For Vallejo, the closest match to Scurvy Green (72.027) is Flat Green (70.968) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.1. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Scurvy Green (72.027).

Scurvy Green (72.027) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Flat Green (70.968) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.1.

Scurvy Green (72.027) Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Scurvy Green (72.027).

Scurvy Green (72.027) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Scurvy Green (72.027) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep green range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : EMERALD METALLIC GREEN (AK Interactive) – ΔE 4.3
  • Closest Vallejo option : Flat Green (70.968) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.1
  • Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent

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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