Dead Pink is a very pale lilac – a pink that has almost tipped over into violet. On a figure it reads ethereal and slightly lifeless, which is exactly why it suits ghosts, fae and magic effects. On pastel cloth it looks good on its own too.
| Range | Smart Colors |
| Colour family | Pink |
| Type | water-based acrylic paint |
| Finish | matt |
| Packaging | 20 ml jar with one-handed lid and steel agitator ball |
| Manufacturer code | IONIC-0083 |
| EAN | 8432074900832 |
| Manufacturer | Ionic Smart Colors (MIG Jimenez) |
| Country of origin | Spain |
Build shadows with Tentacle Pink and Pink, transitions and highlights with White and Vampire Skin.
How do I paint a ghost?
Base with Fog Grey or Dead Pink, shade with a very thin violet and let the colour fade into the base towards the bottom of the figure. A ghost has to end somewhere – a hard edge destroys the effect.
Is it a pink or a violet?
Between the two, closer to violet. Next to a pink it reads violet, next to a violet it reads pink.
How do I thin this paint?
With water or an Ionic thinner. The formula is self-hydrating, so it stays workable on the palette far longer than ordinary acrylics – a drop is enough for brush work, and roughly 1 : 1 for airbrush.
Is the finish really matt?
Yes, it dries matt with no shiny patches. If the figure is going on the gaming table, seal it with a matt varnish at the end.
The full range is in the Ionic Smart Colors category.