What is the difference between Warlock Magenta and Eidolon Purple Clear?

ΔE 9 (close). Eidolon Purple Clear is more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Warlock Magenta vs Eidolon Purple Clear

Warlock Magenta

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #843f90 (estimate)

Eidolon Purple Clear

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7a3a9a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Eidolon Purple Clear is more saturated than Warlock Magenta.

Can I use Eidolon Purple Clear instead of Warlock Magenta?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Eidolon Purple Clear is more saturated than Warlock Magenta.

Can I use Warlock Magenta instead of Eidolon Purple Clear?

The same difference applies the other way round: Warlock Magenta is 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.

See Warlock Magenta on the colour wheel See Eidolon Purple Clear on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Warlock Magenta

Warlock Magenta vs Kakophoni PurpleColour: Layer · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Eidolon Purple Clear
Warlock Magenta vs Genestealer PurpleColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close
Warlock Magenta vs Xereus PurpleColour: Layer · ΔE 13, fair

Other Army Painter paints close to Eidolon Purple Clear

Eidolon Purple Clear vs Magecast MagentaWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Warlock Magenta
Eidolon Purple Clear vs Violet VoltWarpaints Air · ΔE 13, fair
Eidolon Purple Clear vs Alien PurpleWarpaints Air · ΔE 15, loose

All matches: Warlock Magenta equivalents · Eidolon Purple Clear equivalents