Firenewt Orange: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #F6AA0D finish matte type color family Orange

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

AK Interactive
Rlm 04 AK11813
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 1.3 · nearly identical
Vallejo
Transparent Yellow 70.937
Model Color
ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical
Two Thin Coats
Flaming Forge Orange
Wave 2
ΔE 3.5 · close match
Citadel
Averland Sunset
Base
ΔE 4.1 · close match
Scale75
Sol Yellow SC40
Scalecolor
ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Transparent Yellow 049
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Warm Yellow
Base Set
ΔE 9.5 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Rlm 04 · AK11813
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Very close
Faded Yellow -5- · AK3038
AK Interactive · Figures Series
Very close
Transparent Yellow · 70.937
Vallejo · Model Color
Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Firenewt Orange, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Sun Bleach Yellow
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Fur Brown WP1122
Army Painter · Warpaints
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Firenewt Orange pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Kantor Blue
Citadel · Base
Glacier Blue
Vallejo · Game Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Firenewt Orange?
The closest AK Interactive match for Army Painter Firenewt Orange is Rlm 04 (AK11813, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.3 (nearly identical).
What color is Firenewt Orange?
Firenewt Orange is a standard orange miniature paint from Army Painter (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments). Its screen color is approximately #F6AA0D with a matte finish.

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