What is the difference between Magenta and Light Pink?

ΔE 18 (loose). Light Pink is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Magenta vs Light Pink

Magenta

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: Acrylic Colors for Figures
Code: AMMO.F-540
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a55383 (estimate)

Light Pink

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.748
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #df739e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Light Pink is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Magenta.

Can I use Light Pink instead of Magenta?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Light Pink is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Magenta.

Can I use Magenta instead of Light Pink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Magenta is noticeably 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 Magenta on the colour wheel See Light Pink on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Magenta

Magenta vs Pink (70.958)Model Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Light Pink
Magenta vs Magenta (70.945)Model Color · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Light Pink
Magenta vs Deep Magenta (72.113)Game Color · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Light Pink

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Light Pink

Light Pink vs Pink (IONIC-0063)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Magenta
Light Pink vs Old Red (IONIC-0037)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Magenta
Light Pink vs Lilac (A.MIG-0646)Dio Drybrush · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Magenta

All matches: Magenta equivalents · Light Pink equivalents