What is the difference between Pixie Pink and Primary Magenta?

ΔE 21 (loose). Primary Magenta is noticeably darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Pixie Pink vs Primary Magenta

Pixie Pink

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d85898 (estimate)

Primary Magenta

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Expert Acrylics
Code: E015
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b01a5a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 21.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Primary Magenta is noticeably darker, warmer than Pixie Pink.

Can I use Primary Magenta instead of Pixie Pink?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Primary Magenta is noticeably darker, warmer than Pixie Pink.

Can I use Pixie Pink instead of Primary Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pixie Pink is noticeably lighter, 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 Pixie Pink on the colour wheel See Primary Magenta on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Pixie Pink

Pixie Pink vs Magenta (011)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Primary Magenta
Pixie Pink vs Quinacridone Magenta (E020)Expert Acrylics · ΔE 21, loose · closer than Primary Magenta
Pixie Pink vs Dark Hot Pink (S32)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 21, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Primary Magenta

Primary Magenta vs Rebel RedWarpaints Air · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Pixie Pink
Primary Magenta vs Wicked PinkWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Pixie Pink
Primary Magenta vs Warlock PurpleWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Pixie Pink

All matches: Pixie Pink equivalents · Primary Magenta equivalents