Magecast Magenta vs Dioxazine Violet

Magecast Magenta

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

Dioxazine Violet

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Expert Acrylics
Code
E008
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3a1a5a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dioxazine Violet is noticeably darker, much more muted than Magecast Magenta.

Can I use Dioxazine Violet instead of Magecast Magenta?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Dioxazine Violet is noticeably darker, much more muted than Magecast Magenta.

Can I use Magecast Magenta instead of Dioxazine Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Magecast Magenta is noticeably lighter, much 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 Dioxazine Violet on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Magecast Magenta

Other Army Painter paints close to Dioxazine Violet

All matches: Magecast Magenta equivalents · Dioxazine Violet equivalents

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