Paint equivalent guide

Orange Fluorescent (70.733) Vallejo Model Color fluorescent paint equivalents (#FF6600)

Orange Fluorescent (70.733) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Orange Fluorescent (70.733) equivalent is Ember Orange (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 2.0).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Orange Fluorescent (70.733).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Orange Fluorescent (70.733) is Lava Orange (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.2).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Ember OrangeGreen Stuff World
ΔE 2.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Troll Slayer OrangeCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 2.8slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Lava OrangeArmy Painter
ΔE 3.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Fiery OrangeCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
LIGHT ORANGEAK Interactive
ΔE 5.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

Best equivalents by brand

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Orange Fluorescent (70.733)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Orange Fluorescent (70.733) in the current local catalogue is Ember Orange from Green Stuff World (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

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Frequently asked questions

Orange Fluorescent (70.733) is a paint from Vallejo Model 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.

No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.

Yes, Orange Fluorescent (70.733) is currently part of the Vallejo Model 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 Fluorescent (70.733) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Orange Fluorescent (70.733) equivalent is Ember Orange (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 2.0).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Orange Fluorescent (70.733).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Orange Fluorescent (70.733) is Lava Orange (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.2).

Orange Fluorescent (70.733) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Orange Fluorescent (70.733) equivalent is Ember Orange (Green Stuff World) with Delta E 2.0. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Orange Fluorescent (70.733). For Army Painter, the closest match to Orange Fluorescent (70.733) is Lava Orange (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.2.

Orange Fluorescent (70.733) Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Orange Fluorescent (70.733).

Orange Fluorescent (70.733) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Lava Orange (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.2.

Orange Fluorescent (70.733) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Orange Fluorescent (70.733) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Ember Orange (Green Stuff World) – ΔE 2.0
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Closest Army Painter option : Lava Orange (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.2

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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