Mythical Orange: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1442. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #E22E0D 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

Red / Vermilion Cadmium Red. AK3048

Figures Series

ΔE 2.0 · nearly identical

Fluorescent Orange F02

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Orange PO34

Base Set

ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference

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Jokaero Orange

Citadel · Base

Red / Vermilion Cadmium Red. · AK3048

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Wild Rider Red

Citadel · Layer

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Mythical Orange, 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

Bold Pyrrole Red 003

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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 Mythical Orange pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Transparent Green

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Ijn/ija Aotake

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Mythical Orange?

The closest AK Interactive match for Army Painter Mythical Orange is Red / Vermilion Cadmium Red. (AK3048, Figures Series) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.0 (nearly identical).

What color is Mythical Orange?

Mythical Orange is a standard red miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1442. Its screen color is approximately #E22E0D with a matte finish.