Warlock Magenta vs Genestealer Purple

Warlock Magenta

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

Genestealer Purple

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
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. Genestealer Purple is more saturated than Warlock Magenta.

Can I use Genestealer Purple instead of Warlock Magenta?

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

Can I use Warlock Magenta instead of Genestealer Purple?

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 Genestealer Purple on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Warlock Magenta

Other Army Painter paints close to Genestealer Purple

All matches: Warlock Magenta equivalents · Genestealer Purple equivalents

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