What is the difference between Space Magenta and Carnelian Skin?

ΔE 10 (close). Carnelian Skin is more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Space Magenta vs Carnelian Skin

Space Magenta

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: AK Quick Gen
Code: AK17001
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #724151 (estimate)

Carnelian Skin

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #644245 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Carnelian Skin is more muted, warmer than Space Magenta.

Can I use Carnelian Skin instead of Space Magenta?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Carnelian Skin is more muted, warmer than Space Magenta.

Can I use Space Magenta instead of Carnelian Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Space Magenta is more saturated, 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 Space Magenta on the colour wheel See Carnelian Skin on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Space Magenta

Space Magenta vs Mulled BerryWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Carnelian Skin
Space Magenta vs Grimoire PurpleWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Carnelian Skin
Space Magenta vs Chaotic RedWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 10, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Carnelian Skin

Carnelian Skin vs Leather (AK17053)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Space Magenta
Carnelian Skin vs Wood (AK17062)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 8, close · closer than Space Magenta
Carnelian Skin vs Dark Leather (AK17048)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 8, close · closer than Space Magenta

All matches: Space Magenta equivalents · Carnelian Skin equivalents