Paint equivalent guide

Colorshift Lava Equivalent

Colorshift Lava is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Colorshift Lava equivalent is Scarlett Red (72.106) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 10.0).
For the Colorshift Lava equivalent Vallejo, Scarlett Red (72.106) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 10.0).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Colorshift Lava.

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Colorshift Lava?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Colorshift Lava in the current local catalogue is Scarlett Red (72.106) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 9.96).

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

Colorshift Lava is a paint from Green Stuff World. 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 Scarlett Red (72.106) (Delta E 9.96).

Yes, Colorshift Lava is currently part of the Green Stuff World 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.

Colorshift Lava is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Colorshift Lava equivalent is Scarlett Red (72.106) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 10.0).
For the Colorshift Lava equivalent Vallejo, Scarlett Red (72.106) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 10.0).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Colorshift Lava.

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

The closest Colorshift Lava equivalent is Scarlett Red (72.106) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 10.0. For a Colorshift Lava equivalent Vallejo match, Scarlett Red (72.106) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 10.0 is the closest pick. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Colorshift Lava.

Colorshift Lava Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Scarlett Red (72.106) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 10.0.

Colorshift Lava Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Colorshift Lava.

Colorshift Lava equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Colorshift Lava requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Scarlett Red (72.106) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 10.0
  • Closest Vallejo option : Scarlett Red (72.106) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 10.0
  • Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent

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.