Verdigris: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.096. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #86C7A9 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.

Citadel

Gauss Blaster Green

Layer

ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical

Army Painter

Forest Faun WP3065P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Ghoul Green

Wave 2

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Green Sky AK11134

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 9.2 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Surfer Orc Flesh SFG22

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 13.5 · different color

Pro Acryl

Bright Warm Grey 015

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 15.2 · different color

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 26.3 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Mossy Green WP3066P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Arphen Jade SFG28

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Black Violet

Vallejo · Model Color

Mulled Berry

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Verdigris?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Verdigris is Gauss Blaster Green (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).

What color is Verdigris?

Verdigris is a standard green miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.096. Its screen color is approximately #86C7A9 with a matte finish.