Matching it is straightforward: P3 Paints Greylord lands at 89 percent in the same finish, and 6 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Dryad Bark is a very dark muted grey with a neutral cast. It builds a smooth gradient with Corvus Black underneath and Catachan Flesh on the highlights, all in the Citadel line. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Dryad Bark equivalents in other ranges
2 of the 11 brands with a mapped match get genuinely close to Citadel Dryad Bark, though none is a clone. Brand by brand, the nearest colors are:
- Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Greylord, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.2).
- Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Brown Grey, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.4).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Camouflage Black Green, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.5).
- Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Barrel Grey, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.8).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Wwi French Green 2, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.4).
- Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya Rubber Black, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 4.0).
Worth knowing before you swap: P3 Paints Greylord runs slightly darker, which shows most where the paint thins over raised detail.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
AK Interactive
Wwi French Green 2
Russian Dark Brown 6K
Rubber Black
Black
Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau
Laf Green
Grim Brown
Burnt Umber
Chocolate (Chipping)
Ral 6007 Grün
Russian Green
3B Au/Zb Au
German Grey
Command Green
Reflective Green
Tamiya
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
Revell
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Dryad Bark?
The closest same-finish match is P3 Paints Greylord at 89% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Dryad Bark?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Camouflage Black Green at 87%, a same-finish match.
What color is Dryad Bark?
Dryad Bark is a very dark muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #2B2A24).
What do I highlight and shade Dryad Bark with?
Highlight Dryad Bark toward Catachan Flesh and shade it down into Corvus Black, both Citadel paints in the same finish family.