Green Stuff World's core paint line is called Maxx Formula Acrylics, and it runs over a hundred colors covering the same territory as any general hobby paint range: flesh tones, greens, browns, greys, blues, and a set of bright saturated colors that lean toward the brand's sculpting and modeling roots rather than a specific wargame's official scheme. If you already know Citadel or Vallejo, the Maxx Formula range will feel familiar in use, and the closest matches across both are easy to look up rather than guess at.
What the Maxx Formula range actually covers
The range spans over a hundred colors in one continuous opaque line, without the split into base, layer, shade, and technical categories that Citadel uses. That makes it closer in structure to Vallejo Model Color: pick a bottle, thin it, apply it, no separate purchase needed for a wash or a highlight step unless you want one.
Color coverage leans heavily into flesh tones (Blushing Flesh, Dwarven Flesh, Elven Flesh, Ivory Tusk, Pale Flesh, Sinari-adjacent tones under different names), a strong green selection for nature and alien themes (Arachnid Green, Camouflage Green, Forest Green, Gangrene, Hunter Green, Olivegrove Green), and a set of saturated novelty tones like Lollipop Magenta, Go Mango, and Zima Blue that are less common in Citadel or Vallejo's core lineups. Greys and browns cover the usual basing and weathering needs.
| Category | Example colors | Best used for |
|---|---|---|
| Flesh tones | Blushing Flesh, Elven Flesh, Pale Flesh | Skin base coats across humanoid ranges |
| Greens | Arachnid Green, Forest Green, Kraken Green | Nature themes, aliens, camouflage |
| Metallics and neutrals | Barrel Grey, Steel Grey, Starship Grey | Armor, vehicles, industrial basing |
| Bright accent colors | Lollipop Magenta, Go Mango, Cyber Yellow | Highlights, banners, non-military factions |
How it compares to Citadel and Vallejo
On raw color count the Maxx Formula range sits comfortably alongside the mid-sized ranges from other brands rather than trying to out-catalog Citadel's full spread across base, layer, shade, and contrast. What it offers instead is a simpler buying decision: one opaque line, consistent thinning behavior across the whole range, and a lower price point per bottle at the accessory-focused end of the market where Green Stuff World built its reputation with sculpting tools and basing products.
If you already own Citadel or Vallejo and are wondering whether Maxx Formula colors will match your existing scheme, check the Green Stuff World to Citadel conversion chart or the Green Stuff World to Vallejo conversion chart before buying blind. Green Stuff World Arachnid Green, for example, lands close to Vallejo Turquoise and AK Interactive Archaic Turquoise, useful if you are trying to extend an existing turquoise scheme without hunting a perfect blind match by eye.
Should you build a scheme around Maxx Formula
If you are starting from scratch and price per bottle matters, Maxx Formula is a reasonable primary range, especially if you are already buying Green Stuff World sculpting tools or basing materials and want fewer brands in the cart. If you have an established Citadel or Vallejo collection, treating Maxx Formula as a supplement for the bright accent colors those ranges cover thinly, rather than a full replacement, gets you the most value out of both.
FAQ
How many colors are in the Green Stuff World Maxx Formula range?
The range runs over a hundred colors in a single opaque acrylic line, without a separate wash, shade, or contrast subcategory.
Is Maxx Formula compatible with Citadel or Vallejo paints on the same model?
Yes. All are acrylic-based hobby paints and mix and layer together without special handling, the same as combining any two acrylic brands.
Does Green Stuff World make washes or contrast-style paints?
The core Maxx Formula line is opaque colors. Check the full range guide for the current color list before assuming a wash equivalent exists.
Are Green Stuff World paints good for beginners?
The single opaque line with no subcategories to learn makes it a straightforward starting point, though a starter set from any brand is still the fastest way to get painting without buying bottles one at a time.