Pink's approximate swatch sits in the red family: very light in tone, vivid in saturation, warm in cast. For a darker step, the digital catalog suggests testing Humbrol Desert Pink. Tamiya Pink is a close digital color candidate at 100 percent within the same broad paint-type group. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Pink equivalents in other ranges
A very close digital color exists in the same broad paint-type group. 2 brands have listed results scoring at least 78%, including any different-type references.
Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya X-17 Pink, very close stored digital colors (delta E 0.0).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Pink Potion, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.3).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Neo Pink, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.8).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Fulgrim Pink, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 7.3).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Sickly Pink, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.6).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 0.0. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
AK Interactive
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Pink?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya Pink at 100% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Pink?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Pink Potion at 79% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Pink?
The approximate digital swatch for Pink is a very light vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #FFC0CB). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Pink with?
A computed darker-color suggestion for Pink is Desert Pink from Humbrol. No lighter step is stored in this catalog's ladder; compare test patches to build a highlight recipe.