Paint equivalent guide

Fuchsia Equivalent

Fuchsia is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Fuchsia equivalent is Magenta Ink (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.2).
For the Fuchsia equivalent Vallejo, Violet Red (72.017) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 7.4).
The best Fuchsia Army Painter equivalent is Impish Rouge (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.9).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Fuchsia?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Fuchsia in the current local catalogue is Magenta Ink from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 3.18).

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

Fuchsia is a paint from Scale75. 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 7.42).

Yes, Fuchsia is currently part of the Scale75 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.

Fuchsia is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Fuchsia equivalent is Magenta Ink (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.2).
For the Fuchsia equivalent Vallejo, Violet Red (72.017) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 7.4).
The best Fuchsia Army Painter equivalent is Impish Rouge (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.9).

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

The closest Fuchsia equivalent is Magenta Ink (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 3.2. For a Fuchsia equivalent Vallejo match, Violet Red (72.017) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 7.4 is the closest pick. The best Fuchsia Army Painter equivalent is Impish Rouge (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.9.

Fuchsia Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Violet Red (72.017) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 7.4.

Fuchsia Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Impish Rouge (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.9.

Fuchsia equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Magenta Ink (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 3.2
  • Closest Vallejo option : Violet Red (72.017) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 7.4
  • Closest Army Painter option : Impish Rouge (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.9

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.