Crusted Sore: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1412. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #843046 finish matte type color family Pink

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Bloodfest Crimson SFG11

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Sword Hilt Burgundy

Wave 1

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Laser Magenta AK11066

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Alizarin Crimson

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Dark Magenta · S10

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Crusted Sore, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pixiedust Pink

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Crusted Sore pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Ulthuan Grey

Citadel · Layer

Snow Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Crusted Sore?

The closest Pro Acryl match for Army Painter Crusted Sore is Dark Magenta (S10, Pro Acryl Signature) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.3 (close match).

What color is Crusted Sore?

Crusted Sore is a standard pink miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1412. Its screen color is approximately #843046 with a matte finish.