The stored digital swatch for Molten Lava is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone. The leading same-type candidate, AK Interactive Matt Red, scores 86 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The catalog suggests Dragon Red as a darker color and Pure Red as a lighter color to test, both from The Army Painter. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Molten Lava equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Molten Lava. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Matt Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.7).
From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Fluorescent Orange, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Khador Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.2).
Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Kalahari Orange, similar digital colors (delta E 3.3).
The stored swatch for AK Interactive Matt Red is clearly cooler and more muted than the swatch for Molten Lava. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Scale75
Revell
Humbrol
Green Stuff World
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Tamiya
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Found in 7 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Molten Lava?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Matt Red at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Molten Lava?
A Citadel candidate to check is Evil Sunz Scarlet at 78% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Molten Lava?
The approximate digital swatch for Molten Lava is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #BA3210). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Molten Lava with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Pure Red for a lighter step and Dragon Red for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.