Kalahari Orange: equivalents & matches

Scale75 · Scalecolor · SC14. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #CD5F3C 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.

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Orange PO34

Base Set

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Fluorescent Orange F02

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Cadian Fleshtone

Layer

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

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AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

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Complementary paints

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

Medium Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Transparent Green

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Kalahari Orange?

The closest AK Interactive match for Scale75 Kalahari Orange is Burn Orange (AK11079, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.5 (close match).

What color is Kalahari Orange?

Kalahari Orange is a standard red miniature paint from Scale75 (Scalecolor), code SC14. Its screen color is approximately #CD5F3C with a matte finish.