Paint equivalent guide

Orange Fire (72.008) Equivalent

Orange Fire (72.008) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Orange Fire (72.008) equivalent is Bright Orange (70.851) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.5).
For the Orange Fire (72.008) equivalent Vallejo, Bright Orange (70.851) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.5).
The best Orange Fire (72.008) Army Painter equivalent is Demigod Flames (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.8).

Vallejo Game Color acrylic #D86018

Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Bright Orange (70.851)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 2.5slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
LIGHT RUSTAK Interactive
ΔE 2.5slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
SC-14 Kalahari OrangeScale75
ΔE 3.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
CLEAR ORANGEAK Interactive
ΔE 3.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
COPPERAK Interactive
ΔE 4.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Orange Fire (72.008)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Orange Fire (72.008) in the current local catalogue is Bright Orange (70.851) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 2.45).

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

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Frequently asked questions

Orange Fire (72.008) 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 2.45).

Yes, Orange Fire (72.008) 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.

Orange Fire (72.008) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Orange Fire (72.008) equivalent is Bright Orange (70.851) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.5).
For the Orange Fire (72.008) equivalent Vallejo, Bright Orange (70.851) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.5).
The best Orange Fire (72.008) Army Painter equivalent is Demigod Flames (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.8).

Orange Fire (72.008) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Orange Fire (72.008) equivalent is Bright Orange (70.851) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.5. For a Orange Fire (72.008) equivalent Vallejo match, Bright Orange (70.851) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.5 is the closest pick. The best Orange Fire (72.008) Army Painter equivalent is Demigod Flames (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.8.

Orange Fire (72.008) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Bright Orange (70.851) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.5.

Orange Fire (72.008) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Demigod Flames (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.8.

Orange Fire (72.008) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Orange Fire (72.008) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Bright Orange (70.851) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.5
  • Closest Vallejo option : Bright Orange (70.851) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.5
  • Closest Army Painter option : Demigod Flames (Army Painter) – ΔE 6.8

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.