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Green Brown (70.879) Vallejo Model Color acrylic paint equivalents (#605028)

Green Brown (70.879) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Green Brown (70.879) equivalent is Rootpath (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.7).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Green Brown (70.879).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Green Brown (70.879) is Rootpath (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.7).

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Which equivalent should you pick for Green Brown (70.879)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Green Brown (70.879) in the current local catalogue is Rootpath from Army Painter (Delta-E 2.74).

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

Green Brown (70.879) 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, Green Brown (70.879) 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.

Green Brown (70.879) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Green Brown (70.879) equivalent is Rootpath (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.7).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Green Brown (70.879).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Green Brown (70.879) is Rootpath (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.7).

Green Brown (70.879) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Green Brown (70.879) equivalent is Rootpath (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.7. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Green Brown (70.879). For Army Painter, the closest match to Green Brown (70.879) is Rootpath (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.7.

Green Brown (70.879) Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Green Brown (70.879).

Green Brown (70.879) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Rootpath (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.7.

Green Brown (70.879) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Green Brown (70.879) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Rootpath (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.7
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Closest Army Painter option : Rootpath (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.7

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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