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SC-89 Garnet Alchemy · Scale75 · ΔE 7.94
Wicked Pink · Army Painter · ΔE 5.68
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SC-89 Garnet Alchemy · Scale75 · ΔE 7.94
Wicked Pink · Army Painter · ΔE 5.68
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Screamer Pink | 5.75 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | SC-89 Garnet Alchemy | 7.94 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | MAGENTA | 8.61 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Scab Red | 8.71 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Violet Red (70.812) | 8.87 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Blood Thorn | 9.57 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | DEEP PURPLE | 9.95 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | LASER MAGENTA | 10.20 | Distant |
As a layer paint, this colour is formulated for translucency and smooth transitions over an existing basecoat. Pink and magenta tones appear in Slaaneshi forces, alchemical glazes, and vibrant focal accents.
The closest Pink Horror equivalent is SC-89 Garnet Alchemy (Scale75) (ΔE 7.9).
Pink Horror is a layer from Citadel (Games Workshop), commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
This paint is typically used for:
Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around medium, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.
Consider the following when working with this paint:
A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.
For best results with Pink Horror on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.
Choosing the right Pink Horror equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.
A useful paint guide should connect colour accuracy, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Use Pink Horror as your main layer colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. Thin it moderately. Good companion colours include Screamer Pink, Carroburg Crimson, Pallid Wych Flesh and Druchii Violet.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
Use Pink Horror as your main layer colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. Thin it moderately. Good companion colours include Screamer Pink, Carroburg Crimson, Pallid Wych Flesh and Druchii Violet.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.