What is the difference between Fairy Pink and Primary Magenta?

ΔE 20 (loose). Primary Magenta is a little darker, much more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Fairy Pink vs Primary Magenta

Fairy Pink

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a84a78 (estimate)

Primary Magenta

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Expert Acrylics
Code: E015
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b01a5a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Primary Magenta is a little darker, much more saturated, warmer than Fairy Pink.

Can I use Primary Magenta instead of Fairy Pink?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Primary Magenta is a little darker, much more saturated, warmer than Fairy Pink.

Can I use Fairy Pink instead of Primary Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fairy Pink is a little lighter, much 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 Fairy Pink on the colour wheel See Primary Magenta on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Fairy Pink

Fairy Pink vs Magenta (011)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Primary Magenta
Fairy Pink vs Quinacridone Magenta (E020)Expert Acrylics · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Primary Magenta
Fairy Pink vs Plum (070)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Primary Magenta

Other Army Painter paints close to Primary Magenta

Primary Magenta vs Rebel RedWarpaints Air · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Fairy Pink
Primary Magenta vs Wicked PinkWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Fairy Pink
Primary Magenta vs Warlock PurpleWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Fairy Pink

All matches: Fairy Pink equivalents · Primary Magenta equivalents