What is the difference between Dark Magenta and Crimson?

ΔE 21 (loose). Crimson is noticeably lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Dark Magenta vs Crimson

Dark Magenta

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: IONIC Smart Colors
Code: IONIC-0069
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #910048 (estimate)

Crimson

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Fantasy-Pro
Code: 74.018
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d3336e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Crimson is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Dark Magenta.

Can I use Crimson instead of Dark Magenta?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Crimson is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Dark Magenta.

Can I use Dark Magenta instead of Crimson?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Magenta is noticeably darker, more muted.

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 Dark Magenta on the colour wheel See Crimson on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Dark Magenta

Dark Magenta vs Warlord Purple (72.014)Game Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Crimson
Dark Magenta vs Magenta (70.945)Model Color · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Crimson
Dark Magenta vs Sunset Red (70.802)Model Color · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Crimson

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Crimson

Crimson vs Magenta (IONIC-0068)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Dark Magenta
Crimson vs Vivid Pink (A.MIG-0642)Dio Drybrush · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Dark Magenta
Crimson vs Vintage Pink (ATOM-20036)ATOM · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Dark Magenta

All matches: Dark Magenta equivalents · Crimson equivalents