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Lime Green (70.827) Vallejo Model Color acrylic paint equivalents (#80C030)
Lime Green (70.827) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Lime Green (70.827) equivalent is Nuclear Radiation Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.2).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Lime Green (70.827) is Plague Green (72.031) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.0).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Lime Green (70.827) is Nuclear Radiation Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.2).
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Lime Green (70.827)?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Lime Green (70.827) in the current local catalogue is Plaguetoad Venom 3 from Warhammer (Delta-E 0.63).
- Closest overall: Plaguetoad Venom 3 (Warhammer, Delta-E 0.63)
- Closest Vallejo: Plague Green (72.031) (Delta-E 3.95)
- Closest Army Painter: Nuclear Radiation Green (Delta-E 2.16)
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
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base 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
Lime Green (70.827) 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 Plague Green (72.031) (Delta E 3.95).
Yes, Lime Green (70.827) 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.
Lime Green (70.827) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Lime Green (70.827) equivalent is Nuclear Radiation Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.2).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Lime Green (70.827) is Plague Green (72.031) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.0).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Lime Green (70.827) is Nuclear Radiation Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.2).
Lime Green (70.827) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Lime Green (70.827) equivalent is Nuclear Radiation Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.2. For Vallejo, the closest match to Lime Green (70.827) is Plague Green (72.031) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.0. For Army Painter, the closest match to Lime Green (70.827) is Nuclear Radiation Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.2.
Lime Green (70.827) Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Plague Green (72.031) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.0.
Lime Green (70.827) Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Nuclear Radiation Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.2.
Lime Green (70.827) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Lime Green (70.827) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep green range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Nuclear Radiation Green (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.2
- Closest Vallejo option : Plague Green (72.031) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 4.0
- Closest Army Painter option : Nuclear Radiation Green (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.2
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.
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