Gooseberry Pink: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.023. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #DC6888 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.

AK Interactive

Intense Pink - Intense AK11065

3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Fluorescent Pink F06

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Hot Pink

Wave 2

ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Emperor's Children

Layer

ΔE 8.9 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Fuchsia SC34

Scalecolor

ΔE 12.1 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Magenta PR122

Base Set

ΔE 12.4 · different color

Similar paints

Intense Pink - Intense · AK11065

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pink 071

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Wicked Pink WP3121P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

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

Angel Green

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Misfits Green

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Gooseberry Pink?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Gooseberry Pink is Intense Pink - Intense (AK11065, 3rd Gen Acrylic Intense) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.9 (close match).

What color is Gooseberry Pink?

Gooseberry Pink is a standard pink miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.023. Its screen color is approximately #DC6888 with a unknown finish.