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Orkhide Shade · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 6.21
Grove Hollow Shade · Army Painter · ΔE 4.73
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Orkhide Shade · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 6.21
Grove Hollow Shade · Army Painter · ΔE 4.73
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army Painter | Grove Hollow Shade | 4.73 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Orkhide Shade | 6.21 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | Oil Paint Chrome Green | 7.63 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Grimdark Shadow | 11.46 | Distant |
| Scale75 | Inktense Green | 12.33 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Devlan Mud Wash | 12.87 | Distant |
| Vallejo Model Color | Dark Grey Wash (70.517) | 14.88 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Pine Hollow Shade | 15.65 | Distant |
As a shade or wash, this paint is designed to flow into recesses and create depth through controlled pooling. Green tones feature heavily in Ork, Death Guard, and Dark Angels armies, where they define the army identity.
The closest Military Shader equivalent is Orkhide Shade (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 6.2).
Military Shader is a shade / wash from Army Painter, commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
This paint is typically used for:
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.
Consider the following when working with this paint:
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.
For best results with Military Shader on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
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.
Choosing the right Military Shader 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.
Military Shader is a deep green shade / wash paint from Army Painter's Warpaints Shades range.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Check finish and coverage on a test miniature if your workflow depends on a very specific texture or transparency.