Lava Orange vs Pyrrole Orange

Lava Orange

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f07500 (estimate)

Pyrrole Orange

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Expert Acrylics
Code
E006
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#e8501c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Pyrrole Orange is a little darker, cooler than Lava Orange.

Can I use Pyrrole Orange instead of Lava Orange?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Pyrrole Orange is a little darker, cooler than Lava Orange.

Can I use Lava Orange instead of Pyrrole Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Lava Orange is a little lighter, warmer.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Lava Orange on the colour wheel See Pyrrole Orange on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Lava Orange

Other Army Painter paints close to Pyrrole Orange

All matches: Lava Orange equivalents · Pyrrole Orange equivalents

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