The stored digital swatch for Orange is a light vivid orange with a warm undertone. The leading same-type candidate, AK Interactive Light Orange, scores 83 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. For a darker step, the digital catalog suggests testing Humbrol Orange Lining. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Orange equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Orange. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Light Orange, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Light Orange, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Flaming Orange, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Flickering Flame, similar digital colors (delta E 3.7).
Our digital comparison places AK Interactive Light Orange clearly cooler and more muted 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.
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Vallejo
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Revell
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Found in 5 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 Humbrol Orange?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Light Orange at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Orange?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Light Orange at 83% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Orange?
The approximate digital swatch for Orange is a light vivid orange with a warm undertone (hex #FF6F00). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Orange with?
A computed darker-color suggestion for Orange is Orange Lining from Humbrol. No lighter step is stored in this catalog's ladder; compare test patches to build a highlight recipe.