German Orange: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.805. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #BA6254 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 7.1 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Kalahari Orange SC14

Scalecolor

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Burnt Sienna 059

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The Red PR170

Base Set

ΔE 12.9 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Resurrection Flesh SFG14

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

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Shadow · step 1 of 2

Burnt Red 70.814

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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 German Orange pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Scarab Green

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Dark Sea Blue / WWI French Uniform Shadow -72-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of German Orange?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo German Orange is Deathclaw Brown (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.4 (close match).

What color is German Orange?

German Orange is a standard red miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.805. Its screen color is approximately #BA6254 with a matte finish.