Matt Pink vs Weird Elixir

Matt Pink

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
Shaders
Code
A.MIG-0727
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#c77db3 (estimate)

Weird Elixir

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#e395be (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Weird Elixir is a little lighter, warmer than Matt Pink. They are different kinds of paint: AMMO by Mig Matt Pink is an ink, glaze or transparent paint and Army Painter Weird Elixir is an opaque base/layer paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Weird Elixir instead of Matt Pink?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Weird Elixir is a little lighter, warmer than Matt Pink. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Matt Pink instead of Weird Elixir?

The same difference applies the other way round: Matt Pink is a little darker, 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 Matt Pink on the colour wheel See Weird Elixir on the colour wheel

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