Crimson Tide: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.039. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #833F58 finish unknown 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.

Deep Purple - Intense AK11074

3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Pink Horror

Layer

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Magenta S10

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Purple

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Hastur Purple SFG02

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference

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Moldy Wine · WP3140P

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pixiedust Pink

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Purple

Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1

target

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Complementary paints

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

Ulthuan Grey

Citadel · Layer

Dark Sea Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Crimson Tide?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Crimson Tide is Moldy Wine (WP3140P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.0 (close match).

What color is Crimson Tide?

Crimson Tide is a standard pink miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.039. Its screen color is approximately #833F58 with a unknown finish.