Dark Magenta vs Magenta

Dark Magenta

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

Magenta

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.945
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#882a5b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Magenta is more muted, cooler than Dark Magenta.

Can I use Magenta instead of Dark Magenta?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Magenta is more muted, cooler than Dark Magenta.

Can I use Dark Magenta instead of Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Magenta is more saturated, warmer.

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 Magenta on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Dark Magenta

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Magenta

All matches: Dark Magenta equivalents · Magenta equivalents

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