Matching it is straightforward: Vallejo Bright Orange lands at 96 percent in the same finish, and 6 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Color-wise this is a vivid, mid-tone orange leaning warm. It builds a smooth gradient with Burning Ore underneath and Violent Vermillion on the highlights, all in the The Army Painter line. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Lava Orange equivalents across other brands
The short answer: yes, Lava Orange has a true equivalent. If the pot runs dry mid project, here is the closest color each brand offers.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Bright Orange, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.9).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Deep Orange, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.5).
- From Revell: Revell Orange (RAL 2004), a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.6).
- Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Tengu Red, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.4).
- Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Pyrrole Orange, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.8).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya Orange, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.0).
We checked the Lab numbers for a hidden catch and there is none: lightness and temperature both line up, so this swap is as safe as they come.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Vallejo
AK Interactive
Revell
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
Humbrol
Green Stuff World
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 6 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Lava Orange?
The closest same-finish match is Vallejo Bright Orange at 96% color similarity.
What color is Lava Orange?
Lava Orange is a mid-tone vivid orange with a warm undertone (hex #E45A20).
What do I highlight and shade Lava Orange with?
Highlight Lava Orange toward Violent Vermillion and shade it down into Burning Ore, both The Army Painter paints in the same finish family.