Phoenix Orange - Intense: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Xpress Color Intense · 72.478. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #B44628
finish translucent
type contrast
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.
AK Interactive
Penetrating Red
ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical
Army Painter
Fire Giant Orange
ΔE 2.2 · close match
Citadel
Guilliman Flesh
ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Warm Brown Ink
ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Chestnut
ΔE 9.0 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 15.3 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Phoenix Orange - Intense?
The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Phoenix Orange - Intense is Penetrating Red (AK11227, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.5 (nearly identical).
What color is Phoenix Orange - Intense?
Phoenix Orange - Intense is a translucent red miniature paint from Vallejo (Xpress Color Intense), code 72.478. Its screen color is approximately #B44628 with a translucent finish.