PASTEL PINK
3rd Generation
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SICKLY PINK is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SICKLY PINK equivalent is Primula Tan Flesh (70.743) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.5).
For the SICKLY PINK equivalent Vallejo, Primula Tan Flesh (70.743) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.5).
The best SICKLY PINK Army Painter equivalent is Ruby Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.3).
The closest cross-brand equivalent to SICKLY PINK in the current local catalogue is Primula Tan Flesh (70.743) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 6.48).
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:
SICKLY 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 Primula Tan Flesh (70.743) (Delta E 6.48).
Yes, SICKLY 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.
SICKLY PINK is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SICKLY PINK equivalent is Primula Tan Flesh (70.743) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.5).
For the SICKLY PINK equivalent Vallejo, Primula Tan Flesh (70.743) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.5).
The best SICKLY PINK Army Painter equivalent is Ruby Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.3).
SICKLY PINK is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SICKLY PINK equivalent is Primula Tan Flesh (70.743) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.5. For a SICKLY PINK equivalent Vallejo match, Primula Tan Flesh (70.743) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.5 is the closest pick. The best SICKLY PINK Army Painter equivalent is Ruby Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.3.
The closest Vallejo match is Primula Tan Flesh (70.743) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.5.
The best Army Painter option is Ruby Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.3.
As a paint, SICKLY 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.