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SC-03 Antique Rose is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-03 Antique Rose equivalent is Agate Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.1).
For the SC-03 Antique Rose equivalent Vallejo, Rose (70.944) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.5).
The best SC-03 Antique Rose Army Painter equivalent is Agate Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.1).
These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to SC-03 Antique Rose in the current local catalogue is Agate Skin from Army Painter (Delta-E 4.12).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
SC-03 Antique Rose 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 Rose (70.944) (Delta E 5.49).
Yes, SC-03 Antique Rose 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.
SC-03 Antique Rose is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-03 Antique Rose equivalent is Agate Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.1).
For the SC-03 Antique Rose equivalent Vallejo, Rose (70.944) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.5).
The best SC-03 Antique Rose Army Painter equivalent is Agate Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.1).
SC-03 Antique Rose is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-03 Antique Rose equivalent is Agate Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.1. For a SC-03 Antique Rose equivalent Vallejo match, Rose (70.944) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.5 is the closest pick. The best SC-03 Antique Rose Army Painter equivalent is Agate Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.1.
The closest Vallejo match is Rose (70.944) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.5.
The best Army Painter option is Agate Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.1.
As a paint, SC-03 Antique Rose requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the rich red range.
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.