Death Guard Green · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 2.98
Green AK Interactive lacquer paint card (#767C4D)
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK Interactive | British Light Mud | 4.35 | Good |
| AK Interactive | AE-9 / AII Light Grey | 4.63 | Good |
| AK Interactive | IJN M3(N) Nakajima Interior Green | 6.11 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | Dunkelgelb – Dark Yellow | 6.17 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | BSC No.28 Silver Grey | 7.12 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | IJN M3(M) Mitsubishi Interior Green | 7.35 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | MNO 2036 Smalt Khaki Avion | 8.02 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | RLM 63 | 8.30 | Acceptable |
Green Paint: Colour, Type & Equivalents
Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Green equivalent is the strongest substitute listed on this page.
Green is a lacquer from AK Interactive, commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
Quick Equivalents
- Closest equivalent: the strongest substitute listed on this page
- Vallejo equivalent: no close Vallejo equivalent
- Army Painter equivalent: no close Army Painter equivalent
How to Use Green
This paint is typically used for:
- basecoating warm yellow armour and weapons
- layering and highlighting on large flat surfaces
Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around reliable, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.
Paint Behavior and Tips
Consider the following when working with this paint:
- Coverage: reliable — affects how many coats are needed over primer
- Dilution: controlled thinning — keeping the right ratio maintains flow and prevents brushmarks
- Interaction with washes and highlights: always run a highlight pass to verify the tone does not shift after drying
A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.
Miniature Painting Tips
For best results with Green on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
- Use the same primer across the project to keep tonal consistency
- Test on a spare part before applying to a full unit
- Compare after shading and highlights, not just the base coat
Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.
Conclusion
Choosing the right Green equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.
A useful paint guide should connect colour accuracy, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Green is a lacquer paint from AK Interactive. Use it in thin coats and verify the surrounding recipe on a test miniature.
- AK Interactive · Real Colors
- Lacquer · #767C4D
Method
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Limits
Check finish and coverage on a test miniature if your workflow depends on a very specific texture or transparency.