Paint equivalent guide

Wicked Pink Equivalent

Wicked Pink is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Wicked Pink equivalent is Pink Horror (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 5.7).
For the Wicked Pink equivalent Vallejo, Violet Red (72.017) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 8.5).
The best Wicked Pink Army Painter equivalent is Impish Rouge (Army Painter) (ΔE 9.9).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Pink HorrorCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 5.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
MAGENTAAK Interactive
ΔE 7.5significant colour distance -- test before committing
3
Emperor ChildrenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 8.0significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
FuchsiaScale75
ΔE 8.4significant colour distance -- test before committing
5
Emperor's ChildrenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 8.4significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Wicked Pink?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Wicked Pink in the current local catalogue is Pink Horror from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 5.68).

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

Wicked Pink 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 Violet Red (72.017) (Delta E 8.49).

Yes, Wicked Pink 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.

Wicked Pink is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Wicked Pink equivalent is Pink Horror (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 5.7).
For the Wicked Pink equivalent Vallejo, Violet Red (72.017) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 8.5).
The best Wicked Pink Army Painter equivalent is Impish Rouge (Army Painter) (ΔE 9.9).

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

The closest Wicked Pink equivalent is Pink Horror (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 5.7. For a Wicked Pink equivalent Vallejo match, Violet Red (72.017) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 8.5 is the closest pick. The best Wicked Pink Army Painter equivalent is Impish Rouge (Army Painter) with Delta E 9.9.

Wicked Pink Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Violet Red (72.017) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 8.5.

Wicked Pink Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Impish Rouge (Army Painter) with Delta E 9.9.

Wicked Pink equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Pink Horror (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 5.7
  • Closest Vallejo option : Violet Red (72.017) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 8.5
  • Closest Army Painter option : Impish Rouge (Army Painter) – ΔE 9.9

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.