Spellbound Fuchsia vs Quinacridone Magenta

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Quinacridone Magenta is noticeably darker, warmer than Spellbound Fuchsia.

Can I use Quinacridone Magenta instead of Spellbound Fuchsia?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Quinacridone Magenta is noticeably darker, warmer than Spellbound Fuchsia.

Can I use Spellbound Fuchsia instead of Quinacridone Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Spellbound Fuchsia 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.