What is the difference between Orange Magma and Burnt Orange?

ΔE 19 (loose). Burnt Orange is noticeably darker, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Orange Magma vs Burnt Orange

Orange Magma

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

Burnt Orange

Brand: Reaper
Range: Master Series Paints
Code: 09111
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ce7b48 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Burnt Orange is noticeably darker, much more muted than Orange Magma.

Can I use Burnt Orange instead of Orange Magma?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Burnt Orange is noticeably darker, much more muted than Orange Magma.

Can I use Orange Magma instead of Burnt Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Orange Magma is noticeably lighter, 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 Orange Magma on the colour wheel See Burnt Orange on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Orange Magma

Orange Magma vs Marigold Yellow (09007)Master Series Paints · ΔE 10, close · closer than Burnt Orange
Orange Magma vs Saffron Sunset (09182)Master Series Paints · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Burnt Orange
Orange Magma vs Fire Orange (09006)Master Series Paints · ΔE 21, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Burnt Orange

Burnt Orange vs Nomad FleshWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, close · closer than Orange Magma
Burnt Orange vs Demigod FlamesWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Orange Magma
Burnt Orange vs Brethil BlushWarpaints Air · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Orange Magma

All matches: Orange Magma equivalents · Burnt Orange equivalents