SICKLY PINK
3rd Generation
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PASTEL PINK is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest PASTEL PINK equivalent is Peach Flesh (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 5.5).
For the PASTEL PINK equivalent Vallejo, Pale Flesh (72.003) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.0).
The best PASTEL PINK Army Painter equivalent is Opal Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.4).
The closest cross-brand equivalent to PASTEL PINK in the current local catalogue is Peach Flesh from Green Stuff World (Delta-E 5.48).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
PASTEL 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 Pale Flesh (72.003) (Delta E 5.98).
Yes, PASTEL 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.
PASTEL PINK is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest PASTEL PINK equivalent is Peach Flesh (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 5.5).
For the PASTEL PINK equivalent Vallejo, Pale Flesh (72.003) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.0).
The best PASTEL PINK Army Painter equivalent is Opal Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.4).
PASTEL PINK is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest PASTEL PINK equivalent is Peach Flesh (Green Stuff World) with Delta E 5.5. For a PASTEL PINK equivalent Vallejo match, Pale Flesh (72.003) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 6.0 is the closest pick. The best PASTEL PINK Army Painter equivalent is Opal Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.4.
The closest Vallejo match is Pale Flesh (72.003) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 6.0.
The best Army Painter option is Opal Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.4.
As a paint, PASTEL PINK requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.
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.