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Colorshift Lava Green Stuff World colorshift paint card (#C84010)

Green Stuff World Colorshift #C84010
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Orange Red (70.910) · Vallejo Model Color · ΔE 1.64

Chameleon Red-Orange · Green Stuff World · ΔE 1.64

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Brand Colour Delta E Match
Vallejo Model Color Orange Red (70.910) 1.64 Excellent
Green Stuff World Chameleon Red-Orange 1.64 Excellent
Vallejo Model Color German Orange (70.805) 4.18 Good
Army Painter Emberveil 4.31 Good
Scale75 Mars Orange 4.34 Good
AK Interactive AMARANTH RED 4.35 Good
Citadel (Games Workshop) Macharius Solar Orange 4.58 Good
AK Interactive CARMINE 5.11 Acceptable
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Colorshift Lava paint guide

Colorshift Lava Paint: Colour, Type & Equivalents

Colorshift Lava is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Colorshift Lava equivalent is Orange Red (70.910) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 1.6).

Colorshift Lava is a colorshift from Green Stuff World, commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.

Quick Equivalents

  • Closest equivalent: Orange Red (70.910) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 1.6
  • Vallejo equivalent: Orange Red (70.910) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 1.6
  • Army Painter equivalent: Emberveil (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.3

How to Use Colorshift Lava

This paint is typically used for:

  • Colorshift effect

Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around reliable, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.

Paint Behavior and Tips

Consider the following when working with this paint:

  • Coverage: reliable — affects how many coats are needed over primer
  • Dilution: controlled thinning — keeping the right ratio maintains flow and prevents brushmarks
  • Interaction with washes and highlights: always run a highlight pass to verify the tone does not shift after drying

A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.

Miniature Painting Tips

For best results with Colorshift Lava on Warhammer and other miniature projects:

  • Use the same primer across the project to keep tonal consistency
  • Test on a spare part before applying to a full unit
  • Compare after shading and highlights, not just the base coat

Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.

Conclusion

Choosing the right Colorshift Lava equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.

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How should you use Colorshift Lava on miniatures?

Colorshift Lava is a rich red colorshift paint from Green Stuff World's Colorshift range.

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Method

This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.

Limits

Check finish and coverage on a test miniature if your workflow depends on a very specific texture or transparency.