Warlock Magenta vs Medium Violet

Warlock Magenta

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

Medium Violet

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#592977 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Medium Violet is noticeably darker, cooler than Warlock Magenta.

Can I use Medium Violet instead of Warlock Magenta?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Medium Violet is noticeably darker, cooler than Warlock Magenta.

Can I use Warlock Magenta instead of Medium Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Warlock Magenta is noticeably lighter, warmer.

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 Medium Violet on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Warlock Magenta

Other Army Painter paints close to Medium Violet

All matches: Warlock Magenta equivalents · Medium Violet equivalents

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