Dark Orchid: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.048. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #AF1F5C 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.

Rogue Hobbies Dark Hot Pink S32

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Emperor Children

Layer

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Fuchsia SC34

Scalecolor

ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Magenta PR122

Base Set

ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Wyvern Fury WP3116P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Emperor Red

Wave 3

ΔE 9.5 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Magenta · AK11067

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

Devil Red · 74.019

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

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Rogue Hobbies Dark Hot Pink · S32

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Intense Pink - Intense AK11065

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Faerzress Purple

Army Painter · D&D Underdark Set

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Complementary paints

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

Bright Pale Green

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Troll Skin

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Dark Orchid?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Dark Orchid is Magenta (AK11067, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.9 (close match).

What color is Dark Orchid?

Dark Orchid is a standard pink miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.048. Its screen color is approximately #AF1F5C with a unknown finish.