Pixie Pink vs Pink Horror

Pixie Pink

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d96aa5 (estimate)

Pink Horror

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#b84a7a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pink Horror is noticeably darker, warmer than Pixie Pink.

Can I use Pink Horror instead of Pixie Pink?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Pink Horror is noticeably darker, warmer than Pixie Pink.

Can I use Pixie Pink instead of Pink Horror?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pixie Pink is noticeably lighter, cooler.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Pixie Pink on the colour wheel See Pink Horror on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Pixie Pink

Other Army Painter paints close to Pink Horror

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