Permanent Rose: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.173. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #940D3B 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.

Army Painter

Wyvern Fury WP3116P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Magenta S10

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Emperor Red

Wave 3

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Bloodfest Crimson SFG11

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Pink Horror

Layer

ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Laser Magenta AK11066

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Toulidine Red

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 10.1 · different color

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Sanctuary Red · 74.020

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

Approximate

Emperor Red

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

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Wyvern Fury · WP3116P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Dead Red AK11083

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Royal Purple 70.810

Vallejo · Model Color

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Complementary paints

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

Blue Grey

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Bright Pale Green

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Permanent Rose?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Permanent Rose is Wyvern Fury (WP3116P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.6 (noticeable difference).

What color is Permanent Rose?

Permanent Rose is a standard pink miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.173. Its screen color is approximately #940D3B with a unknown finish.