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Squig Orange: equivalents & matches

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

hex #A74D42 finish matte type layer 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.

Army Painter
Wet Mud WP1478
Warpaints
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Vallejo
Scarlet Red 28.016
Hobby Paint
ΔE 4.6 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Rust Orange
Wave 1
ΔE 4.9 · close match
AK Interactive
Bordeaux Red AK11094
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 4.9 · close match
Pro Acryl
Burnt Sienna 059
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Blood Red SC36
Scalecolor
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Toulidine Red
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Wet Mud · WP1478
Army Painter · Warpaints
Approximate
Faded Red · 70.747
Vallejo · Model Color
Approximate
Topaz Skin · WP3153P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Ishtar Pink SFG07
Scale75 · Fantasy & Games
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Dark Magenta S10
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature
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Complementary paints

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

Artic Blue
Scale75 · Scalecolor
Dark Emerald
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Squig Orange?
The closest Army Painter match for Citadel Squig Orange is Wet Mud (WP1478, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.3 (close match).
What color is Squig Orange?
Squig Orange is a standard red miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #A74D42 with a matte finish.

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