Base Paint

Jokaero Orange Equivalent

A warm, earthy orange base — Jokaero Orange delivers strong coverage for orange armour and hazard stripes.
The closest Jokaero Orange equivalent is Leuchtorange – Luminous Orange (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.9).
For the Jokaero Orange equivalent Vallejo, Vermillion (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.5).
The best Jokaero Orange Army Painter equivalent is Molten Lava (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.8).

Citadel (Games Workshop) base #ED3814

Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Leuchtorange – Luminous OrangeAK Interactive
ΔE 2.9slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
OrangeAK Interactive
ΔE 3.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Molten LavaArmy Painter
ΔE 3.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Vermillion (70.909)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 4.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
CADMIUM REDAK Interactive
ΔE 5.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Jokaero Orange?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Jokaero Orange in the current local catalogue is Leuchtorange – Luminous Orange from AK Interactive (Delta-E 2.94).

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

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 Vermillion (70.909) (Delta E 4.50).

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 Leuchtorange – Luminous Orange (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.9).
For the Jokaero Orange equivalent Vallejo, Vermillion (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.5).
The best Jokaero Orange Army Painter equivalent 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 Leuchtorange – Luminous Orange (AK Interactive) with Delta E 2.9. For a Jokaero Orange equivalent Vallejo match, Vermillion (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.5 is the closest pick. The best Jokaero Orange Army Painter equivalent is Molten Lava (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.8.

Jokaero Orange Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Vermillion (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.5.

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 : Leuchtorange – Luminous Orange (AK Interactive) – ΔE 2.9
  • Closest Vallejo option : Vermillion (70.909) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.5
  • 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.