Warlock Magenta vs Permanent Violet Dark

Warlock Magenta

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

Permanent Violet Dark

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Code
PR122 / PB60
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#72146f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Permanent Violet Dark is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than Warlock Magenta.

Can I use Permanent Violet Dark instead of Warlock Magenta?

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

Can I use Warlock Magenta instead of Permanent Violet Dark?

The same difference applies the other way round: Warlock Magenta is noticeably lighter, more muted, 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 Warlock Magenta on the colour wheel See Permanent Violet Dark on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Warlock Magenta

Other Army Painter paints close to Permanent Violet Dark

All matches: Warlock Magenta equivalents · Permanent Violet Dark equivalents

Choose a theme

Changes how the site looks on this device. Paint colours stay the same.