Paint equivalent guide

Flickering Flame Equivalent

Flickering Flame is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Flickering Flame equivalent is Go Mango (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 2.8).
For the Flickering Flame equivalent Vallejo, Light Orange (70.911) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.2).
The best Flickering Flame Army Painter equivalent is Lugganath Orange (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.5).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Go MangoGreen Stuff World
ΔE 2.8slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Pyroclast Orange ClearCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.9moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
LUMINOUS ORANGEAK Interactive
ΔE 4.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Thallax GoldCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
Fiery OrangeCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.9moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Flickering Flame?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Flickering Flame in the current local catalogue is Go Mango from Green Stuff World (Delta-E 2.8).

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Flickering Flame is a paint from Army Painter. 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 6.16).

Yes, Flickering Flame is currently part of the Army Painter 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.

Flickering Flame is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Flickering Flame equivalent is Go Mango (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 2.8).
For the Flickering Flame equivalent Vallejo, Light Orange (70.911) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.2).
The best Flickering Flame Army Painter equivalent is Lugganath Orange (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.5).

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

The closest Flickering Flame equivalent is Go Mango (Green Stuff World) with Delta E 2.8. For a Flickering Flame equivalent Vallejo match, Light Orange (70.911) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.2 is the closest pick. The best Flickering Flame Army Painter equivalent is Lugganath Orange (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.5.

Flickering Flame Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Light Orange (70.911) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.2.

Flickering Flame Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Lugganath Orange (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.5.

Flickering Flame equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Go Mango (Green Stuff World) – ΔE 2.8
  • Closest Vallejo option : Light Orange (70.911) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 6.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Lugganath Orange (Army Painter) – ΔE 1.5

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.