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Wilted Rose Army Painter warpaint fanatic paint equivalents (#C5ABB8)

Wilted Rose is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Wilted Rose equivalent is ANODIZED VIOLET (AK Interactive) (ΔE 9.1).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Wilted Rose.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Wilted Rose.

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Wilted Rose?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Wilted Rose in the current local catalogue is ANODIZED VIOLET from AK Interactive (Delta-E 9.07).

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

Wilted Rose 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, Wilted Rose 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.

Wilted Rose is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Wilted Rose equivalent is ANODIZED VIOLET (AK Interactive) (ΔE 9.1).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Wilted Rose.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Wilted Rose.

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

The closest Wilted Rose equivalent is ANODIZED VIOLET (AK Interactive) with Delta E 9.1. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Wilted Rose. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Wilted Rose.

Wilted Rose Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Wilted Rose.

Wilted Rose Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Wilted Rose.

Wilted Rose equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : ANODIZED VIOLET (AK Interactive) – ΔE 9.1
  • 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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