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Fire Dragon Bright: equivalents & matches

Citadel · Layer. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #F4874E finish matte type layer 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.

AK Interactive
British Desert Pink Zi AK11382
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 2.9 · close match
Army Painter
Lava Orange WP3099P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 4.4 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Orange Flare
Wave 1
ΔE 4.8 · close match
Scale75
Tiamat Orange SFG06
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Light Orange 70.911
Model Color
ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Diarylide Yellow
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Orange 007
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Orange Pearl · 85.133
Vallejo · Arte Deco Colores Fluoresecents
Approximate
Orange Flare
Two Thin Coats · Wave 1
Approximate
Light Orange · AK11077
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Fire Dragon Bright, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Cadmium Skin 72.099
Vallejo · Game Color
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Evil Sunz Scarlet
Citadel · Layer
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Fire Dragon Bright pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Strong Dark Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Fluorescent Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Fire Dragon Bright?
The closest AK Interactive match for Citadel Fire Dragon Bright is British Desert Pink Zi (AK11382, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.9 (close match).
What color is Fire Dragon Bright?
Fire Dragon Bright is a standard orange miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #F4874E with a matte finish.

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