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METALLIC GREEN · AK Interactive · ΔE 3.31
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METALLIC GREEN · AK Interactive · ΔE 3.31
Olive Drab · Army Painter · ΔE 2.76
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK Interactive | METALLIC GREEN | 3.31 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Camo Green | 5.90 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | Khaki Grey (3rd Gen) | 6.06 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Plague Green | 7.04 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Elysian Green | 7.18 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Mouldy Clothes | 8.27 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Pastel Green (70.885) | 8.32 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | LIGHT GREEN | 8.86 | Acceptable |
As a layer paint, this colour is formulated for translucency and smooth transitions over an existing basecoat. Green tones feature heavily in Ork, Death Guard, and Dark Angels armies, where they define the army identity.
The closest Nurgling Green equivalent is METALLIC GREEN (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.3).
Nurgling Green is a layer from Citadel (Games Workshop), 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 medium, 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 Nurgling Green 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 Nurgling 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.
Use Nurgling Green as your main layer colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. Thin it moderately. Good companion colours include Death Guard Green, Agrax Earthshade, Athonian Camoshade and Screaming Skull.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
Use Nurgling Green as your main layer colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. Thin it moderately. Good companion colours include Death Guard Green, Agrax Earthshade, Athonian Camoshade and Screaming Skull.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.