Warlock Magenta vs Ultramarine Violet

Warlock Magenta

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

Ultramarine Violet

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Code
PV15
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a7cd6 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 27.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ultramarine Violet is noticeably lighter, cooler than Warlock Magenta.

Can I use Ultramarine Violet instead of Warlock Magenta?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 27). Ultramarine Violet is noticeably lighter, cooler than Warlock Magenta.

Can I use Warlock Magenta instead of Ultramarine Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Warlock Magenta is noticeably darker, 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 Ultramarine Violet on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Warlock Magenta

Other Army Painter paints close to Ultramarine Violet

All matches: Warlock Magenta equivalents · Ultramarine Violet equivalents

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