Sulfide Ochre: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1456. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #C78600 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.

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Yellow Ochre 038

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Zamesi Desert

Layer

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Dark Sun Yellow

Wave 1

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Sahara Yellow SC11

Scalecolor

ΔE 9.3 · noticeable difference

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

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Complementary paints

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

Glacier Blue

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Sulfide Ochre?

The closest AK Interactive match for Army Painter Sulfide Ochre is Ochre (AK11118, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.6 (close match).

What color is Sulfide Ochre?

Sulfide Ochre is a standard orange miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1456. Its screen color is approximately #C78600 with a matte finish.