Paint equivalent guide

Weird Elixir Equivalent

Weird Elixir is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Weird Elixir equivalent is PURPLE INK (AK Interactive) (ΔE 7.5).
For the Weird Elixir equivalent Vallejo, Squid Pink (72.013) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 9.7).
The best Weird Elixir Army Painter equivalent is Forbidden Fruit (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.4).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Weird Elixir?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Weird Elixir in the current local catalogue is PURPLE INK from AK Interactive (Delta-E 7.55).

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

Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:

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Frequently asked questions

Weird Elixir is a paint from Army Painter. 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 9.71).

Yes, Weird Elixir is currently part of the Army Painter 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.

Weird Elixir is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Weird Elixir equivalent is PURPLE INK (AK Interactive) (ΔE 7.5).
For the Weird Elixir equivalent Vallejo, Squid Pink (72.013) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 9.7).
The best Weird Elixir Army Painter equivalent is Forbidden Fruit (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.4).

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

The closest Weird Elixir equivalent is PURPLE INK (AK Interactive) with Delta E 7.5. For a Weird Elixir equivalent Vallejo match, Squid Pink (72.013) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 9.7 is the closest pick. The best Weird Elixir Army Painter equivalent is Forbidden Fruit (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.4.

Weird Elixir Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Squid Pink (72.013) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 9.7.

Weird Elixir Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Forbidden Fruit (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.4.

Weird Elixir equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Weird Elixir requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm pink range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : PURPLE INK (AK Interactive) – ΔE 7.5
  • Closest Vallejo option : Squid Pink (72.013) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 9.7
  • Closest Army Painter option : Forbidden Fruit (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.4

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.