Molten Lava: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3097P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #F05A3E finish matte type color family Red

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

Light Red -33- AK3057

Figures Series

ΔE 1.1 · nearly identical

Pro Acryl

Fluorescent Orange F02

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Vallejo

Orange Fire 72.008

Game Color

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Orange PO34

Base Set

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Dry Rust · WP1479

Army Painter · Warpaints

Light Red -33- · AK3057

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Burning Ore · WP3098P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Salmon AK11061

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Vampire Garments

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Transparent Green

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Sotek Green

Citadel · Layer

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Molten Lava?

The closest AK Interactive match for Army Painter Molten Lava is Light Red -33- (AK3057, Figures Series) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.1 (nearly identical).

What color is Molten Lava?

Molten Lava is a standard red miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3097P. Its screen color is approximately #F05A3E with a matte finish.