Bright Orange (70.851)
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Hot Orange (72.009) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Hot Orange (72.009) equivalent is Bright Orange (70.851) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.4).
For the Hot Orange (72.009) equivalent Vallejo, Bright Orange (70.851) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.4).
The best Hot Orange (72.009) Army Painter equivalent is Demigod Flames (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.6).
These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Hot Orange (72.009) in the current local catalogue is Bright Orange (70.851) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 2.37).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
Hot Orange (72.009) is a paint from Vallejo Game Color. 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 Bright Orange (70.851) (Delta E 2.37).
Yes, Hot Orange (72.009) is currently part of the Vallejo Game Color 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.
Hot Orange (72.009) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Hot Orange (72.009) equivalent is Bright Orange (70.851) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.4).
For the Hot Orange (72.009) equivalent Vallejo, Bright Orange (70.851) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.4).
The best Hot Orange (72.009) Army Painter equivalent is Demigod Flames (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.6).
Hot Orange (72.009) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Hot Orange (72.009) equivalent is Bright Orange (70.851) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.4. For a Hot Orange (72.009) equivalent Vallejo match, Bright Orange (70.851) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.4 is the closest pick. The best Hot Orange (72.009) Army Painter equivalent is Demigod Flames (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.6.
The closest Vallejo match is Bright Orange (70.851) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.4.
The best Army Painter option is Demigod Flames (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.6.
As a paint, Hot Orange (72.009) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.
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.