Pink Horror's approximate swatch sits in the pink family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. Digital color suggestions within Citadel are Screamer Pink for a darker step and Emperor's Children for a lighter step. The leading same-type candidate, Vallejo Magenta, scores 83 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Pink Horror equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Pink Horror. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Magenta, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.3).
Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Magenta, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.1).
From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Magenta, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.1).
Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Lollipop Magenta, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.7).
In the digital values, Vallejo Magenta is slightly warmer and more muted. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Vallejo
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Pink Horror?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Magenta at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Pink Horror?
The approximate digital swatch for Pink Horror is a dark moderate pink with a warm undertone (hex #8E2757). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Pink Horror with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Emperor's Children for a lighter step and Screamer Pink for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.