Dark Orange: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.028. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #E5371C finish unknown 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.

Citadel

Wild Rider Red

Layer

ΔE 1.2 · nearly identical

AK Interactive

Red / Vermilion Cadmium Red. AK3048

Figures Series

ΔE 2.0 · nearly identical

Army Painter

Mythical Orange WP1442

Fluorescent Orange F02

ΔE 8.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Red / Vermilion Cadmium Red. · AK3048

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

British Desert Pink Zi AK11382

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Transparent Red 047

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Incubi Darkness

Citadel · Base

Transparent Green

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Dark Orange?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Dark Orange is Wild Rider Red (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.2 (nearly identical).

What color is Dark Orange?

Dark Orange is a standard red miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.028. Its screen color is approximately #E5371C with a unknown finish.