Jade: equivalents & matches

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard · 021. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #03535A finish matte type color 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.

Citadel

Sons of Horus Green

Layer

ΔE 1.4 · nearly identical

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Vallejo

Turquoise 72.024

Game Color

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Traitor Green

Wave 3

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Despair Green SFG43

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Evergreen Fog WP3061P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 8.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Sotek Green

Citadel · Layer

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Jade, 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

Russian Blue Base AK11432

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Raging Rouge

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Legendary Red

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Jade?

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

What color is Jade?

Jade is a standard blue miniature paint from Pro Acryl (Pro Acryl Standard), code 021. Its screen color is approximately #03535A with a matte finish.