Paint equivalent guide

Lime Green (70.827) Equivalent

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 the Lime Green (70.827) equivalent Vallejo, Plague Green (72.031) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.0).
The best Lime Green (70.827) Army Painter equivalent is Nuclear Radiation Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.2).

Vallejo Model Color acrylic #80C030

Top 3 closest equivalents

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

1
LUMINOUS GREEN INKAK Interactive
ΔE 3.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Plague Green (72.031)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 4.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
FLUORESCENT GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 4.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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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 Nuclear Radiation Green from Army Painter (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.

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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 the Lime Green (70.827) equivalent Vallejo, Plague Green (72.031) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.0).
The best Lime Green (70.827) Army Painter equivalent 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 a Lime Green (70.827) equivalent Vallejo match, Plague Green (72.031) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.0 is the closest pick. The best Lime Green (70.827) Army Painter equivalent 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.