What is the difference between Molten Orange and Sanguine Base?

ΔE 16 (loose). Sanguine Base is noticeably darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Molten Orange vs Sanguine Base

Molten Orange

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a3a22 (estimate)

Sanguine Base

Brand: Formula P3
Range: Formula P3
Code: 93019
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #671716 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Sanguine Base is noticeably darker, cooler than Molten Orange.

Can I use Sanguine Base instead of Molten Orange?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Sanguine Base is noticeably darker, cooler than Molten Orange.

Can I use Molten Orange instead of Sanguine Base?

The same difference applies the other way round: Molten Orange is noticeably 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 Molten Orange on the colour wheel See Sanguine Base on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Molten Orange

Molten Orange vs Bloodstone (93029)Formula P3 · ΔE 9, close · closer than Sanguine Base
Molten Orange vs Idrian Flesh (93055)Formula P3 · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Sanguine Base
Molten Orange vs Bogrin Brown (93139)Formula P3 · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Sanguine Base

Other Army Painter paints close to Sanguine Base

Sanguine Base vs Beret Maroon (WP4059P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Molten Orange
Sanguine Base vs Chaotic RedWarpaints Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Molten Orange
Sanguine Base vs Banner Red (WP4131P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 8, close · closer than Molten Orange

All matches: Molten Orange equivalents · Sanguine Base equivalents