What is the difference between Spellbound Fuchsia and Primary Magenta?

ΔE 26 (loose). Primary Magenta is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Spellbound Fuchsia vs Primary Magenta

Spellbound Fuchsia

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b04492 (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 26.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Primary Magenta is a little darker, warmer than Spellbound Fuchsia.

Can I use Primary Magenta instead of Spellbound Fuchsia?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 26). Primary Magenta is a little darker, warmer than Spellbound Fuchsia.

Can I use Spellbound Fuchsia instead of Primary Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Spellbound Fuchsia is a little 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 Spellbound Fuchsia on the colour wheel See Primary Magenta on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Spellbound Fuchsia

Spellbound Fuchsia vs Quinacridone Magenta (E020)Expert Acrylics · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Primary Magenta
Spellbound Fuchsia vs Magenta (011)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Primary Magenta
Spellbound Fuchsia vs Plum (070)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Primary Magenta

Other Army Painter paints close to Primary Magenta

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

All matches: Spellbound Fuchsia equivalents · Primary Magenta equivalents