Pink Horror: equivalents & matches

Citadel · Layer. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #8E2757 finish matte type layer 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.

Vallejo

Warlord Purple 72.014

Game Color

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Magenta AK11067

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Magenta S10

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Purple

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 8.7 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Sword Hilt Burgundy

Wave 1

ΔE 9.5 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Warlord Purple · 72.014

Vallejo · Game Color

Very close

Magenta · 70.945

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

Devil Red · 74.019

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pixie Pink WP3123P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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 Pink Horror pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Bright Pale Green

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Verdigris

Vallejo · Game Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Pink Horror?

The closest Vallejo match for Citadel Pink Horror is Warlord Purple (72.014, Game Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).

What color is Pink Horror?

Pink Horror is a standard pink miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #8E2757 with a matte finish.