Snake Scales: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1453. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #8EAE11 finish matte type color family Green

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

Bright Yellow Green 039

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Ogryn Camo

Layer

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Vallejo

Fluorescent Green 72.104

Game Color Fluorescent

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Goblin Flesh SFG24

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Cold Yellow

Base Set

ΔE 21.7 · different color

Similar paints

Jungle Green · WP1433

Army Painter · Warpaints

Very close

Frog Green · AK11136

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Bright Yellow Green · 039

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Snake Scales, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Craven Yellow

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Snake Scales pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Decadent Purple

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Hexed Violet

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Snake Scales?

The closest AK Interactive match for Army Painter Snake Scales is Frog Green (AK11136, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.8 (close match).

What color is Snake Scales?

Snake Scales is a standard green miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1453. Its screen color is approximately #8EAE11 with a matte finish.