Phoenix Flames: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1446. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #F7A103 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

Sun Yellow 72.006

Game Color

ΔE 1.0 · nearly identical

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Sahara Yellow SC11

Scalecolor

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Flameon Bright Yellow Ochre S29

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 8.5 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Warm Yellow

Base Set

ΔE 12.7 · different color

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Vallejo · Hobby Paint

Very close

Transparent Yellow · 70.937

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pale Sand AK11032

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Flesh Base 70.341

Vallejo · Panzer Aces

target

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Complementary paints

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Phoenix Flames?

The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Phoenix Flames is Sun Yellow (72.006, Game Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.0 (nearly identical).

What color is Phoenix Flames?

Phoenix Flames is a standard orange miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1446. Its screen color is approximately #F7A103 with a matte finish.

Phoenix Flames: equivalents & matches

Closest equivalents in other brands

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Complementary paints

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