In our digital catalog, Grotesque Green is classified as a cool green, light and muted. Digital color suggestions within The Army Painter are Desert Yellow for a darker step and Mossy Green for a lighter step. Citadel Ionrach Skin is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 78 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Grotesque Green equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for The Army Painter Grotesque Green have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Ionrach Skin, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.4).
From Two Thin Coats: Two Thin Coats Contagion Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.7).
AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Green Sky, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.5).
Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Pastel Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.6).
In the digital values, Citadel Ionrach Skin is slightly more muted and cooler. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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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Found in 0 other brands 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 Grotesque Green?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Ionrach Skin at 78% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Grotesque Green?
The approximate digital swatch for Grotesque Green is a light muted green with a cool undertone (hex #98A87A). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Grotesque Green with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Mossy Green for a lighter step and Desert Yellow for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.