Moonpetal vs Crimson Magenta

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Crimson Magenta is a little lighter, more saturated than Moonpetal. They are different kinds of paint: Army Painter Moonpetal is an opaque base/layer paint and Green Stuff World Crimson Magenta is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Crimson Magenta instead of Moonpetal?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Crimson Magenta is a little lighter, more saturated than Moonpetal. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Moonpetal instead of Crimson Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Moonpetal is a little darker, more muted.

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.