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Fang Dragon Green · Army Painter · ΔE 6.88
Ork Flesh · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 1.86
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Fang Dragon Green · Army Painter · ΔE 6.88
Ork Flesh · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 1.86
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Ork Flesh | 1.86 | Excellent |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Creed Camo | 2.17 | Good |
| Army Painter | Fang Dragon Green | 6.88 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Mantis Warriors Green | 12.18 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Orc Skin | 14.57 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Militarum Green | 20.01 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Orcish Flesh | 20.05 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Plaguebearer Flesh | 21.04 | Distant |
As a Contrast paint, this colour combines pigment and medium to deliver shade and base tone in one application over a light primer. Green tones feature heavily in Ork, Death Guard, and Dark Angels armies, where they define the army identity.
The closest Warp Lightning equivalent is Fang Dragon Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.9).
Warp Lightning is a contrast 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 Warp Lightning 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 Warp Lightning 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 Warp Lightning as your main contrast colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. It works best over a white primer. Thin it with Contrast Medium if needed. Good companion colours include Corax White, Moot Green, Warpstone Glow and Abaddon Black.
Avoid using it for a dark primer without a brighter undercoat.
Use Warp Lightning as your main contrast colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. It works best over a white primer. Thin it with Contrast Medium if needed. Good companion colours include Corax White, Moot Green, Warpstone Glow and Abaddon Black.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Avoid using it for a dark primer without a brighter undercoat.