What is the difference between Space Magenta and Purple Hex?

ΔE 9 (close). Purple Hex is a little darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

Space Magenta vs Purple Hex

Space Magenta

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

Purple Hex

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Fantasy-Pro
Code: 74.026
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5b2e3d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Purple Hex is a little darker than Space Magenta.

Can I use Purple Hex instead of Space Magenta?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Purple Hex is a little darker than Space Magenta.

Can I use Space Magenta instead of Purple Hex?

The same difference applies the other way round: Space Magenta is a little lighter.

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 Purple Hex on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Space Magenta

Space Magenta vs Frozen Flesh (74.010)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Purple Hex
Space Magenta vs Purple Shadow (74.011)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Purple Hex
Space Magenta vs Dark Rose (70.745)Model Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than Purple Hex

Other AK Interactive paints close to Purple Hex

Purple Hex vs Dragon Blood (AK11272)Color Punch · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Space Magenta
Purple Hex vs Violet Red (AK11075)3rd Gen Pastel · ΔE 8, close · closer than Space Magenta
Purple Hex vs Dark Shadow Flesh (AK11405)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 12, fair

All matches: Space Magenta equivalents · Purple Hex equivalents