The stored digital swatch for Pink is a mid-tone moderate pink with a warm undertone. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Magenta and Squid Pink, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, Citadel Emperor's Children, 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 equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Pink. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Emperor's Children, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Warlock Magenta, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Cyber Pink, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.8).
From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Troll Tongue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.5).
The stored swatch for Citadel Emperor's Children is slightly warmer and more saturated than the swatch for Pink. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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.
Citadel
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
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Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Vallejo Pink?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Emperor's Children at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Pink?
The approximate digital swatch for Pink is a mid-tone moderate pink with a warm undertone (hex #B04F7C). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Pink with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Squid Pink for a lighter step and Magenta for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.