Vulkan 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 #223C2E finish matte type layer 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.

Vallejo

Dark Green 72.028

Game Color

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

Scale75

Black Forest Green SC41

Ija 21 Midori Iro (green) AK11902

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Wyvern Green

Wave 1

ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Green

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 13.6 · different color

Similar paints

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Grung Green WP1731

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

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Complementary paints

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

Squid Pink

Vallejo · Game Color

Forbidden Fruit

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Vulkan Green?

The closest Vallejo match for Citadel Vulkan Green is Dark Green (72.028, Game Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).

What color is Vulkan Green?

Vulkan Green is a standard green miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #223C2E with a matte finish.