Paint equivalent guide

Dark Green (70.893) Equivalent

Dark Green (70.893) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Dark Green (70.893) equivalent is DARK GREEN (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.4).
For the Dark Green (70.893) equivalent Vallejo, Dark Green (72.028) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.9).
The best Dark Green (70.893) Army Painter equivalent is Angel Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.0).

Vallejo Model Color acrylic #2A4828

Top 4 closest equivalents

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

1
DARK GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 2.4slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Dark Green (72.028)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 2.9slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
SC-17 Forest GreenScale75
ΔE 4.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Russian Green 4BO (3rd Gen)AK Interactive
ΔE 4.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Dark Green (70.893)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Dark Green (70.893) in the current local catalogue is DARK GREEN from AK Interactive (Delta-E 2.38).

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

Dark Green (70.893) 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 Dark Green (72.028) (Delta E 2.92).

Yes, Dark Green (70.893) 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.

Dark Green (70.893) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Dark Green (70.893) equivalent is DARK GREEN (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.4).
For the Dark Green (70.893) equivalent Vallejo, Dark Green (72.028) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.9).
The best Dark Green (70.893) Army Painter equivalent is Angel Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.0).

Dark Green (70.893) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Dark Green (70.893) equivalent is DARK GREEN (AK Interactive) with Delta E 2.4. For a Dark Green (70.893) equivalent Vallejo match, Dark Green (72.028) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.9 is the closest pick. The best Dark Green (70.893) Army Painter equivalent is Angel Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.0.

Dark Green (70.893) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Dark Green (72.028) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.9.

Dark Green (70.893) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Angel Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.0.

Dark Green (70.893) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Dark Green (70.893) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep green range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : DARK GREEN (AK Interactive) – ΔE 2.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : Dark Green (72.028) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 2.9
  • Closest Army Painter option : Angel Green (Army Painter) – ΔE 6.0

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.