Metallic Paint

Bronze Green (70.897) Vallejo Model Color acrylic paint equivalents (#384428)

Bronze Green (70.897) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Bronze Green (70.897) equivalent is NATO Green (3rd Gen) (AK Interactive) (ΔE 4.1).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Bronze Green (70.897).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Bronze Green (70.897).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

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

1
NATO Green (3rd Gen)AK Interactive
ΔE 4.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
GUNSHIP GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 5.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Russian Green 4BO (3rd Gen)AK Interactive
ΔE 5.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

Best equivalents by brand

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Bronze Green (70.897)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Bronze Green (70.897) in the current local catalogue is Olivgrün – Olive Green from AK Interactive (Delta-E 1.69).

  • Closest overall: Olivgrün – Olive Green (AK Interactive, Delta-E 1.69)
  • Closest Vallejo: Dark Green (72.028) (Delta-E 7.82)
  • Closest Army Painter: Tainted Garden (Delta-E 6.36)

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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What to check before replacing this metallic

Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this metallic paint:

  • Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
  • Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
  • Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
  • Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
  • Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
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Frequently asked questions

Bronze Green (70.897) 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.

No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.

Yes, Bronze Green (70.897) 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.

Bronze Green (70.897) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Bronze Green (70.897) equivalent is NATO Green (3rd Gen) (AK Interactive) (ΔE 4.1).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Bronze Green (70.897).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Bronze Green (70.897).

Bronze Green (70.897) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Bronze Green (70.897) equivalent is NATO Green (3rd Gen) (AK Interactive) with Delta E 4.1. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Bronze Green (70.897). No close Army Painter equivalent found for Bronze Green (70.897).

Bronze Green (70.897) Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Bronze Green (70.897).

Bronze Green (70.897) Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Bronze Green (70.897).

Bronze Green (70.897) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint with metallic pigments, Bronze Green (70.897) reflects light differently than standard colours. The colour sits in the deep green range.

Pigment particle size

Metallic paints use metal flakes that vary by brand. Bronze Green (70.897) has a specific particle size.

Black vs white primer

The primer choice affects how Bronze Green (70.897) reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.

NMM simulation vs true metallic

Bronze Green (70.897) is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.

Edge highlight preservation

Edge highlights on Bronze Green (70.897) must contrast with the metallic base.

Tarnish and varnish

Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Bronze Green (70.897) may need a varnish seal.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : NATO Green (3rd Gen) (AK Interactive) – ΔE 4.1
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent

A metallic paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, wash, and varnish 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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