Orchid: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.052. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #DD97CF 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.

ΔE 8.5 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Hot Pink

Wave 2

ΔE 9.1 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Wwi German Lilac AK11807

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 10.4 · different color

Pro Acryl

Faded Plum 063

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 11.9 · different color

Scale75

Pink Flesh SC21

Scalecolor

ΔE 19.0 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Magenta PR122

Base Set

ΔE 25.7 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Fluorescent Purple F05

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Complementary paints

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

Deep Green - Intense

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Orchid?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Orchid is Weird Elixir (WP3124P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.9 (close match).

What color is Orchid?

Orchid is a standard pink miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.052. Its screen color is approximately #DD97CF with a unknown finish.