Magecast Magenta vs Light Violet

Magecast Magenta

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

Light Violet

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7866c9 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 22.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Light Violet is noticeably lighter, cooler than Magecast Magenta.

Can I use Light Violet instead of Magecast Magenta?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Light Violet is noticeably lighter, cooler than Magecast Magenta.

Can I use Magecast Magenta instead of Light Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Magecast Magenta is noticeably darker, 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 Light Violet on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Magecast Magenta

Other Army Painter paints close to Light Violet

All matches: Magecast Magenta equivalents · Light Violet equivalents

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