In our digital catalog, Emperor's Children is classified as a warm pink, mid-tone and moderate. Digital color suggestions within Citadel are Pink Horror for a darker step and Fulgrim Pink for a lighter step. Vallejo Pink is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 83 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Emperor's Children equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Citadel Emperor's Children have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Pink, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Troll Tongue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.9).
The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Cyber Pink, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.9).
Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Warlock Magenta, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.6).
The stored swatch for Vallejo Pink is slightly cooler and more muted than the swatch for Emperor's Children. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Vallejo
P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Emperor's Children?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Pink at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Emperor's Children?
The approximate digital swatch for Emperor's Children is a mid-tone moderate pink with a warm undertone (hex #B74073). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Emperor's Children with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Fulgrim Pink for a lighter step and Pink Horror for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.