In our digital catalog, Squig Orange is classified as a warm red, mid-tone and moderate. Digital color suggestions within Citadel are Bugman's Glow for a darker step and Knight-Questor Flesh for a lighter step. Humbrol Red Leather is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 79 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Squig Orange equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Citadel Squig Orange have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 180 Red Leather, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
From Vallejo: Vallejo Faded Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.4).
The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Rust Orange, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.4).
Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Shadow Flesh, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.6).
Our digital comparison places Humbrol Red Leather slightly warmer and darker than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
Humbrol
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
AK Interactive
Scale75
Revell
P3 Paints
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Tamiya
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 0 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Squig Orange?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Red Leather at 79% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Squig Orange?
The approximate digital swatch for Squig Orange is a mid-tone moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #A74D42). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Squig Orange with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Knight-Questor Flesh for a lighter step and Bugman's Glow for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.