Paint equivalent guide

Clear Orange Equivalent

Clear Orange is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Clear Orange equivalent is Fire Dragon Bright (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 0.9).
For the Clear Orange equivalent Vallejo, Light Orange (70.911) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.7).
The best Clear Orange Army Painter equivalent is Lava Orange (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.7).

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Top 4 closest equivalents

These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Fire Dragon BrightCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 0.9excellent colour match with minimal perceptible difference
2
Light Orange (70.911)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 1.7slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Fiery OrangeCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.9moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Lava OrangeArmy Painter
ΔE 5.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Clear Orange?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Clear Orange in the current local catalogue is Fire Dragon Bright from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 0.9).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

What to check before replacing this base

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Frequently asked questions

Clear Orange is a paint from AK Interactive. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.

The closest Vallejo option is Light Orange (70.911) (Delta E 1.72).

Yes, Clear Orange is currently part of the AK Interactive range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.

Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.

Clear Orange is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Clear Orange equivalent is Fire Dragon Bright (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 0.9).
For the Clear Orange equivalent Vallejo, Light Orange (70.911) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.7).
The best Clear Orange Army Painter equivalent is Lava Orange (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.7).

Clear Orange is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Clear Orange equivalent is Fire Dragon Bright (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 0.9. For a Clear Orange equivalent Vallejo match, Light Orange (70.911) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.7 is the closest pick. The best Clear Orange Army Painter equivalent is Lava Orange (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.7.

Clear Orange Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Light Orange (70.911) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 1.7.

Clear Orange Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Lava Orange (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.7.

Clear Orange equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Clear Orange requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Fire Dragon Bright (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 0.9
  • Closest Vallejo option : Light Orange (70.911) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 1.7
  • Closest Army Painter option : Lava Orange (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.7

A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.

Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.

That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.