Orange is a light vivid orange with a warm undertone. No shortage of substitutes here, Light Orange from AK Interactive matches at 83 percent and 5 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. To deepen it, Orange Lining is the darker step in the same Humbrol range. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Orange equivalents in other ranges
Orange is awkward to replace. Treat the matches below as starting points for a mix rather than straight swaps.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Light Orange, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.4).
Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Light Orange, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.4).
Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Flaming Orange, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.5).
From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Flickering Flame, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.7).
Check it on a spare model first, because AK Interactive Light Orange sits clearly cooler and more muted than the original and the difference grows over large flat panels.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Revell
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 5 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Orange?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Light Orange at 83% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Orange?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Light Orange at 83%, a same-finish match.
What color is Orange?
Orange is a light vivid orange with a warm undertone (hex #FF6F00).
What do I highlight and shade Orange with?
Shade Orange with Orange Lining in the same Humbrol range. For highlights, mix in a lighter tone or move to a brighter paint in the lane.