Bright Violet vs Magos Purple

Bright Violet

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
Acrylic Colors for Figures
Code
AMMO.F-539
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#74648c (estimate)

Magos Purple

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#8a6aa0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Magos Purple is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Bright Violet. They are different kinds of paint: AMMO by Mig Bright Violet is an opaque base/layer paint and Citadel Magos Purple is a one-coat contrast-style paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Magos Purple instead of Bright Violet?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Magos Purple is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Bright Violet. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Bright Violet instead of Magos Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bright Violet is a little darker, 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 Bright Violet on the colour wheel See Magos Purple on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Bright Violet

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Magos Purple

All matches: Bright Violet equivalents · Magos Purple equivalents

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