Jokaero Orange base equivalents in Vallejo Game Color and Green Stuff World (#ED3814)
A warm, earthy orange base — Jokaero Orange delivers strong coverage for orange armour and hazard stripes.
The closest Jokaero Orange equivalent is Scarlett Red (72.106) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.9).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Jokaero Orange is Scarlett Red (72.106) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.9).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Jokaero Orange is Molten Lava (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.8).
Top 5 closest equivalents
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
Best equivalents by brand
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Which equivalent should you pick for Jokaero Orange?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Jokaero Orange in the current local catalogue is Scarlett Red (72.106) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 2.89).
- Closest overall: Scarlett Red (72.106) (Vallejo Game Color, Delta-E 2.89)
- Closest Vallejo: Scarlett Red (72.106) (Delta-E 2.89)
- Closest Army Painter: Molten Lava (Delta-E 3.78)
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:
- Coverage: good — check how many coats are needed over your primer
- Thinning: light thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
- Opacity: opaque — affects how the base colour reads through the finish
- Recommended primer: a beige or white primer — keep the same surface preparation
- Layer transitions: as a base, check how smoothly it builds from the base coat
Armies using Jokaero Orange
Frequently asked questions
Jokaero Orange is a base paint from Citadel (Games Workshop). 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 2.89).
Yes, Jokaero Orange is currently part of the Citadel (Games Workshop) 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.
A warm, earthy orange base — Jokaero Orange delivers strong coverage for orange armour and hazard stripes.
The closest Jokaero Orange equivalent is Scarlett Red (72.106) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.9).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Jokaero Orange is Scarlett Red (72.106) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.9).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Jokaero Orange is Molten Lava (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.8).
A warm, earthy orange base — Jokaero Orange delivers strong coverage for orange armour and hazard stripes.
The closest Jokaero Orange equivalent is Scarlett Red (72.106) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.9. For Vallejo, the closest match to Jokaero Orange is Scarlett Red (72.106) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.9. For Army Painter, the closest match to Jokaero Orange is Molten Lava (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.8.
Jokaero Orange Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Scarlett Red (72.106) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.9.
Jokaero Orange Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Molten Lava (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.8.
Jokaero Orange equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a base paint, Jokaero Orange requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range, with good coverage and opaque opacity over a beige or white primer.
Coverage and opacity
Jokaero Orange is designed to cover primer evenly in one or two passes. Coverage is rated good, so a substitute that falls below this threshold will require extra coats to block the undercolour. Test the replacement over the same primer — a base that shifts tone with each coat can alter the entire highlight stack.
Primer and application
This base paint performs best over a beige or white primer. A substitute that behaves well over a light primer may struggle over black or grey, especially if its opacity is lower. Apply two thin coats, letting each dry fully before the next.
Layer compatibility
The rich red mid-tone of Jokaero Orange anchors the layers above it. A replacement that dries glossier or rougher will change how shade and layer paints adhere.
Saturation and colour drift
Base paints carry more pigment than other types, so even a rich red substitute with a close Delta-E can read warmer or cooler once shaded. Run a complete test: prime, base, shade, and highlight before committing.
Companion palette
The most useful partners for Jokaero Orange are Fuegan Orange (wash), Troll Slayer Orange (layer / highlight), Rhinox Hide (base colour) and Typhus Corrosion (complementary). These supporting colours define how the base reads once the recipe is complete.
Fuegan Orange, Troll Slayer Orange, Rhinox Hide and Typhus Corrosion are common companions to this base. They were chosen in the original recipe because their coverage, drying speed, and finish layer in the same workflow without forcing extra corrections.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Scarlett Red (72.106) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 2.9
- Closest Vallejo option : Scarlett Red (72.106) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 2.9
- Closest Army Painter option : Molten Lava (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.8
A base 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 base paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.
That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a substitute reliable on an actual miniature.
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 too, because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, flatter, or glossier than expected.
That is why the page keeps the recommendation anchored to painting workflow instead of treating Delta-E alone as the final decision.
A useful equivalent page should also reduce buying mistakes: the closer colour is not always the safer option if the bottle dries glossier, covers faster, or behaves differently on large armour panels.
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