Blue Violet vs Magecast Magenta

Blue Violet

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Pastel
Code
AK11070
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#836ea5 (estimate)

Magecast Magenta

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6f328a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 30.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Magecast Magenta is noticeably darker, much more saturated, warmer than Blue Violet.

Can I use Magecast Magenta instead of Blue Violet?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 30). Magecast Magenta is noticeably darker, much more saturated, warmer than Blue Violet.

Can I use Blue Violet instead of Magecast Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Blue Violet is noticeably lighter, much more muted, 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 Blue Violet on the colour wheel See Magecast Magenta on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Blue Violet

Other AK Interactive paints close to Magecast Magenta

All matches: Blue Violet equivalents · Magecast Magenta equivalents

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