Green (70.969) · Vallejo Model Color · ΔE 2.30
Colorshift Magic Green Green Stuff World colorshift paint card (#108020)
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo Model Color | Green (70.969) | 2.30 | Good |
| Green Stuff World | Kraken Green | 2.61 | Good |
| Vallejo Game Color | Goblin Green (72.030) | 3.97 | Good |
| Green Stuff World | Forest Green | 4.21 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Niblet Green | 5.37 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | SC-18 Emerald Green | 5.54 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | EMERALD METALLIC GREEN | 6.00 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Eternal Hunt | 5.18 | Acceptable |
Colorshift Magic Green Paint: Colour, Type & Equivalents
Colorshift Magic Green is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Colorshift Magic Green equivalent is Green (70.969) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.3).
Colorshift Magic Green is a colorshift from Green Stuff World, commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
Quick Equivalents
- Closest equivalent: Green (70.969) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.3
- Vallejo equivalent: Green (70.969) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.3
- Army Painter equivalent: Eternal Hunt (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.2
How to Use Colorshift Magic Green
This paint is typically used for:
- Colorshift effect
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 Colorshift Magic 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 Colorshift Magic 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.
Colorshift Magic Green is a deep green colorshift paint from Green Stuff World's Colorshift range.
- Green Stuff World · Colorshift
- Colorshift · #108020
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.