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Weird Elixir Army Painter warpaint fanatic paint equivalents (#B77A9E)

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 Eye of Terror 5 (Warhammer) (ΔE 8.7).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Weird Elixir.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Weird Elixir.

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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 Eye of Terror 5 from Warhammer (Delta-E 8.67).

  • Closest overall: Eye of Terror 5 (Warhammer, Delta-E 8.67)
  • Closest Vallejo: Squid Pink (72.013) (Delta-E 9.71)

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:

  • Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
  • Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
  • Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
  • Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
  • Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
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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.

No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.

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 Eye of Terror 5 (Warhammer) (ΔE 8.7).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Weird Elixir.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Weird Elixir.

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 Eye of Terror 5 (Warhammer) with Delta E 8.7. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Weird Elixir. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Weird Elixir.

Weird Elixir Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Weird Elixir.

Weird Elixir Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Weird Elixir.

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 : Eye of Terror 5 (Warhammer) – ΔE 8.7
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent

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.

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