Magenta Tone vs Magenta Wash

Magenta Tone

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#8a1a5a (estimate)

Magenta Wash

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Washes
Code
AMP-011
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#b01860 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Magenta Wash is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Magenta Tone.

Can I use Magenta Wash instead of Magenta Tone?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Magenta Wash is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Magenta Tone.

Can I use Magenta Tone instead of Magenta Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Magenta Tone is a little darker, more muted, 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 Magenta Tone on the colour wheel See Magenta Wash on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Magenta Tone

Other Army Painter paints close to Magenta Wash

All matches: Magenta Tone equivalents · Magenta Wash equivalents

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