Magecast Magenta vs Cygnar Blue Highlight

Magecast Magenta

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

Cygnar Blue Highlight

Brand
Formula P3
Range
Formula P3
Code
93042
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3d70c0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 36.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cygnar Blue Highlight is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Magecast Magenta.

Can I use Cygnar Blue Highlight instead of Magecast Magenta?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 37). Cygnar Blue Highlight is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Magecast Magenta.

Can I use Magecast Magenta instead of Cygnar Blue Highlight?

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

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 Cygnar Blue Highlight on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Magecast Magenta

Other Army Painter paints close to Cygnar Blue Highlight

All matches: Magecast Magenta equivalents · Cygnar Blue Highlight equivalents

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