Pink Horror sits in the pink family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. Within the Citadel range it ladders cleanly, Screamer Pink for the shadows and Emperor's Children for the highlights. Pink Horror is a little less common: the closest same-finish match, Vallejo Magenta, reaches 83 percent, and 1 other brand carries a strong same-finish alternative. Cross-brand swaps are adjust-on-model territory here, useful as a starting point rather than an exact replacement.
Pink Horror equivalents in other ranges
Pink Horror is awkward to replace. Treat the matches below as starting points for a mix rather than straight swaps.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Magenta, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.3).
Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Magenta, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 5.1).
From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Magenta, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 5.1).
Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Lollipop Magenta, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 5.7).
Worth knowing before you swap: Vallejo Magenta runs slightly warmer and more muted, which shows most where the paint thins over raised detail.
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90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Vallejo
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
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What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Pink Horror?
The closest same-finish match is Vallejo Magenta at 83% color similarity.
What color is Pink Horror?
Pink Horror is a dark moderate pink with a warm undertone (hex #8E2757).
What do I highlight and shade Pink Horror with?
Highlight Pink Horror toward Emperor's Children and shade it down into Screamer Pink, both Citadel paints in the same finish family.