Paint equivalent guide

Ember Orange Green Stuff World basic paint equivalents (#FF5E00)

Ember Orange is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Ember Orange equivalent is Orange Fluorescent (70.733) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Ember Orange is Orange Fluorescent (70.733) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.0).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Ember Orange is Lava Orange (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.2).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Orange Fluorescent (70.733)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 2.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Troll Slayer OrangeCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
DEEP ORANGEAK Interactive
ΔE 4.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Bright Orange (70.851)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 4.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
MEDIUM ORANGEAK Interactive
ΔE 4.9moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Ember Orange?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Ember Orange in the current local catalogue is Orange Fluorescent (70.733) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 2.01).

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

Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:

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Frequently asked questions

Ember Orange 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 Orange Fluorescent (70.733) (Delta E 2.01).

Yes, Ember Orange 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.

Ember Orange is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Ember Orange equivalent is Orange Fluorescent (70.733) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Ember Orange is Orange Fluorescent (70.733) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.0).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Ember Orange is Lava Orange (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.2).

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

The closest Ember Orange equivalent is Orange Fluorescent (70.733) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.0. For Vallejo, the closest match to Ember Orange is Orange Fluorescent (70.733) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.0. For Army Painter, the closest match to Ember Orange is Lava Orange (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.2.

Ember Orange Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Orange Fluorescent (70.733) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.0.

Ember Orange Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Lava Orange (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.2.

Ember Orange equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Orange Fluorescent (70.733) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.0
  • Closest Vallejo option : Orange Fluorescent (70.733) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.0
  • Closest Army Painter option : Lava Orange (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.2

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.

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