Magecast Magenta vs Shadow Violet

Magecast Magenta

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

Shadow Violet

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09114
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#41153d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 31.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Shadow Violet is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer than Magecast Magenta.

Can I use Shadow Violet instead of Magecast Magenta?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 32). Shadow Violet is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer than Magecast Magenta.

Can I use Magecast Magenta instead of Shadow Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Magecast Magenta is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler.

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 Shadow Violet on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Magecast Magenta

Other Army Painter paints close to Shadow Violet

All matches: Magecast Magenta equivalents · Shadow Violet equivalents

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