Paint equivalent guide

Pastel Green (70.885) Vallejo Model Color acrylic paint equivalents (#90B060)

Pastel Green (70.885) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Pastel Green (70.885) equivalent is Orruk Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 6.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Pastel Green (70.885) is Sick Green (72.029) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.1).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Pastel Green (70.885).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

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

1
Sick Green (72.029)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 6.1significant colour distance -- test before committing
2
METALLIC GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 7.2significant colour distance -- test before committing
3
Plague Green (72.031)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 7.4significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Pastel Green (70.885)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Pastel Green (70.885) in the current local catalogue is APC Interior Green from AK Interactive (Delta-E 4.04).

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

Pastel Green (70.885) 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 Sick Green (72.029) (Delta E 6.06).

Yes, Pastel Green (70.885) 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.

Pastel Green (70.885) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Pastel Green (70.885) equivalent is Orruk Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 6.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Pastel Green (70.885) is Sick Green (72.029) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.1).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Pastel Green (70.885).

Pastel Green (70.885) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Pastel Green (70.885) equivalent is Orruk Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 6.0. For Vallejo, the closest match to Pastel Green (70.885) is Sick Green (72.029) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 6.1. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Pastel Green (70.885).

Pastel Green (70.885) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Sick Green (72.029) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 6.1.

Pastel Green (70.885) Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Pastel Green (70.885).

Pastel Green (70.885) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Pastel Green (70.885) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep green range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Orruk Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 6.0
  • Closest Vallejo option : Sick Green (72.029) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 6.1
  • Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent

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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