Color-wise this is a vivid, dark teal leaning cool. No shortage of substitutes here, Emerald from Vallejo matches at 97 percent and 4 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. For modelling, drop to Scarab Green in the recesses and step up to Leafy Green on the edges, both The Army Painter paints. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Guardian Green equivalents across other brands
The short answer: yes, Guardian Green has a true equivalent. If the pot runs dry mid project, here is the closest color each brand offers.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Emerald, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.5).
- From Scale75: Scale75 Boreal Green, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.1).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Cold Green, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.8).
- Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol Green, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.0).
- Best Revell option: Revell Sea Green (RAL 6028), workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 5.3).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Bright Jade, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 5.7).
We checked the Lab numbers for a hidden catch and there is none: lightness and temperature both line up, so this swap is as safe as they come.
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90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Vallejo
Scale75
AK Interactive
Humbrol
Revell
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Citadel
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What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Guardian Green?
The closest same-finish match is Vallejo Emerald at 97% color similarity.
What color is Guardian Green?
Guardian Green is a dark vivid teal with a cool undertone (hex #006147).
What do I highlight and shade Guardian Green with?
Highlight Guardian Green toward Leafy Green and shade it down into Scarab Green, both The Army Painter paints in the same finish family.