In our digital catalog, Squid Pink is classified as a cool pink, mid-tone and moderate. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Pink for a darker step and Light Pink for a lighter step. The Army Painter Enchanted Pink is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 86 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Squid Pink equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Vallejo Squid Pink have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Enchanted Pink, similar digital colors (delta E 2.9).
From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Majin Pink, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.7).
The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Hot Pink, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.4).
Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Intense Pink, a loose digital color reference (delta E 8.6).
Our digital comparison places The Army Painter Enchanted Pink slightly cooler than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
AK Interactive
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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 Vallejo Squid Pink?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Enchanted Pink at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Squid Pink?
The approximate digital swatch for Squid Pink is a mid-tone moderate pink with a cool undertone (hex #CB6F9E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Squid Pink with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Light Pink for a lighter step and Pink for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.