Plague Green: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Xpress Color · 72.419. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #4C4D2E
finish translucent
type contrast
family Brown
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.
Army Painter
Military Shade
ΔE 2.6 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Olive
ΔE 4.9 · close match
Citadel
Mortarion Grime
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Sooty Black
ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Battle Mud Wash
ΔE 13.0 · different color
Pro Acryl
Brown Wash
ΔE 24.8 · different color
Similar paints
Military Shade · WP3209P
Green Tone · WP3208P
Inktense Olive · SC101
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Plague Green?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Plague Green is Military Shade (WP3209P, Warpaints Fanatic Wash) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).
What color is Plague Green?
Plague Green is a translucent brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Xpress Color), code 72.419. Its screen color is approximately #4C4D2E with a translucent finish.