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Sigvald Burgundy · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 3.72
Citadel (Games Workshop) · Contrast
Volupus Pink Citadel (Games Workshop) contrast paint card (#60001C)
Citadel (Games Workshop)
Contrast
#60001C
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8 alternatives
#1
Sigvald Burgundy
Citadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.72
#2
Flesh Tearers Red
Citadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.43
#3
Cygor Brown
Citadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 10.80
Equivalents by Brand
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Sigvald Burgundy | 3.72 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Flesh Tearers Red | 7.43 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Cygor Brown | 10.80 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Blood Angels Red | 12.70 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Wyldwood | 13.99 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Goregrunta Hide | 14.04 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Blood Red | 15.19 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Guilliman Flesh | 19.76 | Distant |
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Volupus Pink paint guide
Volupus Pink Paint: Colour, Type & Equivalents
As a Contrast paint, this colour combines pigment and medium to deliver shade and base tone in one application over a light primer. Warm reds like this one are staples for chapter colours, hazard markings, and focal armour accents.
The closest Volupus Pink equivalent is the strongest substitute listed on this page.
Volupus Pink is a contrast from Citadel (Games Workshop), commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
Quick Equivalents
- Closest equivalent: the strongest substitute listed on this page
- Vallejo equivalent: no close Vallejo equivalent
- Army Painter equivalent: no close Army Painter equivalent
How to Use Volupus Pink
This paint is typically used for:
- One-coat Contrast workflow
- Contrast speed painting
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.
Paint Behavior and Tips
Consider the following when working with this paint:
- Coverage: medium — affects how many coats are needed over primer
- Dilution: Contrast Medium if needed — keeping the right ratio maintains flow and prevents brushmarks
- Interaction with washes and highlights: always run a highlight pass to verify the tone does not shift after drying
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.
Miniature Painting Tips
For best results with Volupus Pink on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
- Use the same primer across the project to keep tonal consistency
- Test on a spare part before applying to a full unit
- Compare after shading and highlights, not just the base coat
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.
Conclusion
Choosing the right Volupus Pink 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.
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💡 Tip
Use Volupus Pink as your main contrast colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. It works best over a white primer. Thin it with Contrast Medium if needed. Good companion colours include Corax White, Pink Horror, Screamer Pink and Pallid Wych Flesh.
Avoid using it for a dark primer without a brighter undercoat.
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How should you use Volupus Pink on miniatures?
Use Volupus Pink as your main contrast colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. It works best over a white primer. Thin it with Contrast Medium if needed. Good companion colours include Corax White, Pink Horror, Screamer Pink and Pallid Wych Flesh.
- Citadel (Games Workshop) · Contrast
- Contrast · #60001C
- Best for One-coat Contrast workflow
- Pairs well with Corax White, Pink Horror, Screamer Pink
Method
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Limits
Avoid using it for a dark primer without a brighter undercoat.