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US Dark Green (70.893) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest US Dark Green (70.893) equivalent is Angel Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.1).
For the US Dark Green (70.893) equivalent Vallejo, Ger Camouflage Extra Dark Green (70.896) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.4).
The best US Dark Green (70.893) Army Painter equivalent is Angel Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.1).
These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to US Dark Green (70.893) in the current local catalogue is Angel Green from Army Painter (Delta-E 3.15).
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:
US Dark Green (70.893) 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 Ger Camouflage Extra Dark Green (70.896) (Delta E 3.42).
Yes, US Dark Green (70.893) 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.
US Dark Green (70.893) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest US Dark Green (70.893) equivalent is Angel Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.1).
For the US Dark Green (70.893) equivalent Vallejo, Ger Camouflage Extra Dark Green (70.896) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.4).
The best US Dark Green (70.893) Army Painter equivalent is Angel Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.1).
US Dark Green (70.893) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest US Dark Green (70.893) equivalent is Angel Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.1. For a US Dark Green (70.893) equivalent Vallejo match, Ger Camouflage Extra Dark Green (70.896) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.4 is the closest pick. The best US Dark Green (70.893) Army Painter equivalent is Angel Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.1.
The closest Vallejo match is Ger Camouflage Extra Dark Green (70.896) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.4.
The best Army Painter option is Angel Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.1.
As a paint, US Dark Green (70.893) 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.