Hot Orange: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.009. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #E23922 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.

Citadel

Wild Rider Red

Layer

ΔE 1.2 · nearly identical

AK Interactive

Red / Vermilion Cadmium Red. AK3048

Figures Series

ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical

Army Painter

Mythical Orange WP1442

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Orange PO34

Base Set

ΔE 8.7 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Dark Orange · 85.028

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Red / Vermilion Cadmium Red. · AK3048

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Approximate

Deep Red - Intense · AK11088

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Hot 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

Vampire Red WP1460

Army Painter · Warpaints

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Hot 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 Hot Orange?

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

What color is Hot Orange?

Hot Orange is a standard red miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.009. Its screen color is approximately #E23922 with a matte finish.