Pink sits in the red family: very light in tone, vivid in saturation, warm in cast. To deepen it, Desert Pink is the darker step in the same Humbrol range. Pink is a little less common: the closest same-finish match, Tamiya Pink, reaches 100 percent, and 1 other brand carries a strong same-finish alternative. A cross-brand swap will get you most of the way, but eyeball it against the original first.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Tamiya Pink at 100% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
AK Interactive
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Pink?
The closest same-finish match is Tamiya Pink at 100% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Pink?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Pink Potion at 79%, a same-finish match.
What color is Pink?
Pink is a very light vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #FFC0CB).
What do I highlight and shade Pink with?
Shade Pink with Desert Pink in the same Humbrol range. For highlights, mix in a lighter tone or move to a brighter paint in the lane.