Paint equivalent guide

Intense Pink Equivalent

INTENSE PINK is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest INTENSE PINK equivalent is Squid Pink (72.013) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.3).
For the INTENSE PINK equivalent Vallejo, Squid Pink (72.013) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.3).
The best INTENSE PINK Army Painter equivalent is Forbidden Fruit (Army Painter) (ΔE 11.7).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Squid Pink (72.013)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 4.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Rose (70.944)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 4.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
SC-03 Antique RoseScale75
ΔE 9.2significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for INTENSE PINK?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to INTENSE PINK in the current local catalogue is Squid Pink (72.013) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 4.33).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

What to check before replacing this base

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Frequently asked questions

INTENSE PINK is a paint from AK Interactive. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.

The closest Vallejo option is Squid Pink (72.013) (Delta E 4.33).

Yes, INTENSE PINK is currently part of the AK Interactive range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.

Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.

INTENSE PINK is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest INTENSE PINK equivalent is Squid Pink (72.013) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.3).
For the INTENSE PINK equivalent Vallejo, Squid Pink (72.013) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.3).
The best INTENSE PINK Army Painter equivalent is Forbidden Fruit (Army Painter) (ΔE 11.7).

INTENSE PINK is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest INTENSE PINK equivalent is Squid Pink (72.013) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.3. For a INTENSE PINK equivalent Vallejo match, Squid Pink (72.013) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.3 is the closest pick. The best INTENSE PINK Army Painter equivalent is Forbidden Fruit (Army Painter) with Delta E 11.7.

INTENSE PINK Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Squid Pink (72.013) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.3.

INTENSE PINK Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Forbidden Fruit (Army Painter) with Delta E 11.7.

INTENSE PINK equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, INTENSE PINK requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Squid Pink (72.013) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 4.3
  • Closest Vallejo option : Squid Pink (72.013) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 4.3
  • Closest Army Painter option : Forbidden Fruit (Army Painter) – ΔE 11.7

A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.

Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.

That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.