Sons of Horus Green: equivalents & matches

Citadel · Layer. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #00545E finish matte type layer family Blue

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.

Pro Acryl

Jade 021

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 1.4 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Vallejo

Turquoise 72.024

Game Color

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Despair Green SFG43

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Traitor Green

Wave 3

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Deep Azure WP3037P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Jade · 021

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Very close

Turquoise · AK11171

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

Ijn/ija Aotake · AK11898

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Sons of Horus Green, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Turquoise 054

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Dark Sea Blue / WWI French Uniform Shadow -72- AK3103

AK Interactive · Figures Series

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Sons of Horus Green pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Raging Rouge

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Opal Skin

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Sons of Horus Green?

The closest Pro Acryl match for Citadel Sons of Horus Green is Jade (021, Pro Acryl Standard) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.4 (nearly identical).

What color is Sons of Horus Green?

Sons of Horus Green is a standard blue miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #00545E with a matte finish.