No shortage of substitutes here, Bright Emerald Green (RAL 6029) from Revell matches at 95 percent and 5 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. In the pot, Rainforest reads as a cool green, mid-tone and vivid. For modelling, drop to Greenskin in the recesses and step up to Eternal Hunt on the edges, both The Army Painter paints. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Rainforest equivalents, brand by brand
Several ranges orbit this color without landing on it. Here is the closest each brand manages, nearest first:
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell Bright Emerald Green (RAL 6029), a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.1).
- Best P3 Paints option: P3 Paints Arcantrik Green, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.1).
- From Humbrol: Humbrol Mid Green, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.4).
- Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya Green, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.4).
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Mortarion Green Clear, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.8).
- Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Cthulhu Green, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 5.2).
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.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Revell
P3 Paints
Humbrol
Tamiya
Citadel
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
AK Interactive
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 5 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Rainforest?
The closest same-finish match is Revell Bright Emerald Green (RAL 6029) at 95% color similarity.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Rainforest?
Yes. The closest Citadel option is Mortarion Green Clear at 81%, a same-finish match.
What color is Rainforest?
Rainforest is a mid-tone vivid green with a cool undertone (hex #008641).
What do I highlight and shade Rainforest with?
Highlight Rainforest toward Eternal Hunt and shade it down into Greenskin, both The Army Painter paints in the same finish family.