Magecast Magenta vs Eidolon Purple Clear

Magecast Magenta

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6f328a (estimate)

Eidolon Purple Clear

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7a3a9a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.7, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Eidolon Purple Clear is a little lighter than Magecast Magenta.

Can I use Eidolon Purple Clear instead of Magecast Magenta?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Eidolon Purple Clear is a little lighter than Magecast Magenta.

Can I use Magecast Magenta instead of Eidolon Purple Clear?

The same difference applies the other way round: Magecast Magenta is a little darker.

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 Magecast Magenta on the colour wheel See Eidolon Purple Clear on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Magecast Magenta

Other Army Painter paints close to Eidolon Purple Clear

All matches: Magecast Magenta equivalents · Eidolon Purple Clear equivalents

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