Magecast Magenta vs Kakophoni Purple

Magecast Magenta

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

Kakophoni Purple

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7a3a8a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.0, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Kakophoni Purple is a little lighter, more muted than Magecast Magenta.

Can I use Kakophoni Purple instead of Magecast Magenta?

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

Can I use Magecast Magenta instead of Kakophoni Purple?

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

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 Kakophoni Purple on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Magecast Magenta

Other Army Painter paints close to Kakophoni Purple

All matches: Magecast Magenta equivalents · Kakophoni Purple equivalents

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