ΔE 13.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Purple is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Magecast Magenta.
Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Purple is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Magecast Magenta.
The same difference applies the other way round: Magecast Magenta is a little 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 Purple on the colour wheel
All matches: Magecast Magenta equivalents · Purple equivalents