Lava Orange: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1106. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #E24606 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.

Vallejo

Fluorescent Orange 72.156

Game Color Fluorescent

Fluorescent Orange F02

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Fluorescent Orange · 72.156

Vallejo · Game Color Fluorescent

Very close

Intense Red · AK3049

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Neon Red · 85.134

Vallejo · Arte Deco Colores Fluoresecents

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Highlight Flesh AK3013

AK Interactive · Figures Series

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Transparent Orange 050

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

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Complementary paints

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

Star Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Grey Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Lava Orange?

The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Lava Orange is Fluorescent Orange (72.156, Game Color Fluorescent) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.2 (close match).

What color is Lava Orange?

Lava Orange is a standard orange miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1106. Its screen color is approximately #E24606 with a matte finish.