What is the difference between Molten Lava and Agent Orange?

ΔE 24 (loose). Agent Orange is noticeably lighter, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Molten Lava vs Agent Orange

Molten Lava

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ea4326 (estimate)

Agent Orange

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ff8155 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 24.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Agent Orange is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Molten Lava.

Can I use Agent Orange instead of Molten Lava?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Agent Orange is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Molten Lava.

Can I use Molten Lava instead of Agent Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Molten Lava is noticeably darker, much more saturated.

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 Molten Lava on the colour wheel See Agent Orange on the colour wheel

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Molten Lava

Molten Lava vs The Red BaronBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 10, close · closer than Agent Orange
Molten Lava vs Blood Red SkiesBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Agent Orange
Molten Lava vs SekigaharaBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 30, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Agent Orange

Agent Orange vs Violent VermillionWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Molten Lava
Agent Orange vs Sacred ScarletWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Molten Lava
Agent Orange vs Safety OrangeWarpaints Air · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Molten Lava

All matches: Molten Lava equivalents · Agent Orange equivalents