Necromancer Purple vs Magecast Magenta

Necromancer Purple

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
AK Quick Gen
Code
AK17005
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#524578 (estimate)

Magecast Magenta

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

How close are they?

ΔE 26.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Magecast Magenta is much more saturated, warmer than Necromancer Purple.

Can I use Magecast Magenta instead of Necromancer Purple?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 26). Magecast Magenta is much more saturated, warmer than Necromancer Purple.

Can I use Necromancer Purple instead of Magecast Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Necromancer Purple is 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 Necromancer Purple on the colour wheel See Magecast Magenta on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Necromancer Purple

Other AK Interactive paints close to Magecast Magenta

All matches: Necromancer Purple equivalents · Magecast Magenta equivalents

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