Paint equivalent guide

Blue Green (70.808) Equivalent

Blue Green (70.808) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Blue Green (70.808) equivalent is Kraken Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.2).
For the Blue Green (70.808) equivalent Vallejo, Verdigris Glaze (70.832) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 0.0).
The best Blue Green (70.808) Army Painter equivalent is Kraken Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.2).

Vallejo Model Color acrylic #408080

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Blue Green (70.808)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Blue Green (70.808) in the current local catalogue is Kraken Skin from Army Painter (Delta-E 3.2).

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

Blue Green (70.808) is a paint from Vallejo Model 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 Verdigris Glaze (70.832) (Delta E 0.00).

Yes, Blue Green (70.808) is currently part of the Vallejo Model 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.

Blue Green (70.808) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Blue Green (70.808) equivalent is Kraken Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.2).
For the Blue Green (70.808) equivalent Vallejo, Verdigris Glaze (70.832) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 0.0).
The best Blue Green (70.808) Army Painter equivalent is Kraken Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.2).

Blue Green (70.808) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Blue Green (70.808) equivalent is Kraken Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.2. For a Blue Green (70.808) equivalent Vallejo match, Verdigris Glaze (70.832) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 0.0 is the closest pick. The best Blue Green (70.808) Army Painter equivalent is Kraken Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.2.

Blue Green (70.808) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Verdigris Glaze (70.832) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 0.0.

Blue Green (70.808) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Kraken Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.2.

Blue Green (70.808) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Blue Green (70.808) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the teal range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Kraken Skin (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.2
  • Closest Vallejo option : Verdigris Glaze (70.832) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 0.0
  • Closest Army Painter option : Kraken Skin (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.2

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.