Orange Magma vs Ember Orange

Orange Magma

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f89848 (estimate)

Ember Orange

Brand
Formula P3
Range
Formula P3
Code
93023
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#dc7d1c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ember Orange is a little darker, more saturated than Orange Magma.

Can I use Ember Orange instead of Orange Magma?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Ember Orange is a little darker, more saturated than Orange Magma.

Can I use Orange Magma instead of Ember Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Orange Magma is a little lighter, more muted.

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 Orange Magma on the colour wheel See Ember Orange on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Orange Magma

Other Army Painter paints close to Ember Orange

All matches: Orange Magma equivalents · Ember Orange equivalents

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