Magenta Tone vs Carroburg Crimson

How close are they?

ΔE 14.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Carroburg Crimson is more muted, warmer than Magenta Tone.

✓ Army Painter Fanatic conversion chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Carroburg Crimson instead of Magenta Tone?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Carroburg Crimson is more muted, warmer than Magenta Tone.

Can I use Magenta Tone instead of Carroburg Crimson?

The same difference applies the other way round: Magenta Tone is 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.