Algae Green's approximate swatch sits in the green family: light in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. The catalog suggests Forest Sprite as a darker color and Rigor Mortis as a lighter color to test, both from The Army Painter. The leading same-type candidate, Citadel Mantis Warriors Green, scores 83 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Algae Green equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Algae Green. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Mantis Warriors Green, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
From Scale75: Scale75 Sherwood Green, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.4); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya XF-4 Yellow Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.9); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Frog Green, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.5); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
Our digital comparison places Citadel Mantis Warriors Green slightly cooler than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
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Tamiya
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Algae Green?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Mantis Warriors Green at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is Algae Green a one-coat paint?
Algae Green is listed as a contrast paint, a category intended for translucent base-and-shade applications. Its appearance depends on the undercoat, shape and coat thickness; the digital swatch does not predict those effects. Follow the product's application guidance.
What do I highlight and shade Algae Green with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Rigor Mortis for a lighter step and Forest Sprite for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.