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Dark Sea Green (70.868) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Dark Sea Green (70.868) equivalent is RLM 81 Version 2 (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.9).
For the Dark Sea Green (70.868) equivalent Vallejo, German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 7.2).
The best Dark Sea Green (70.868) Army Painter equivalent is Evergreen Fog (Army Painter) (ΔE 9.2).
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Dark Sea Green (70.868) in the current local catalogue is RLM 81 Version 2 from AK Interactive (Delta-E 3.91).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
Dark Sea Green (70.868) 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 German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Delta E 7.18).
Yes, Dark Sea Green (70.868) 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 Sea Green (70.868) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Dark Sea Green (70.868) equivalent is RLM 81 Version 2 (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.9).
For the Dark Sea Green (70.868) equivalent Vallejo, German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 7.2).
The best Dark Sea Green (70.868) Army Painter equivalent is Evergreen Fog (Army Painter) (ΔE 9.2).
Dark Sea Green (70.868) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Dark Sea Green (70.868) equivalent is RLM 81 Version 2 (AK Interactive) with Delta E 3.9. For a Dark Sea Green (70.868) equivalent Vallejo match, German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 7.2 is the closest pick. The best Dark Sea Green (70.868) Army Painter equivalent is Evergreen Fog (Army Painter) with Delta E 9.2.
The closest Vallejo match is German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 7.2.
The best Army Painter option is Evergreen Fog (Army Painter) with Delta E 9.2.
As a paint, Dark Sea Green (70.868) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep green range.
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.