Warlock Purple vs Quinacridone Magenta

Warlock Purple

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Legacy
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#cd0079 (estimate)

Quinacridone Magenta

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Expert Acrylics
Code
E020
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9a1a6a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Quinacridone Magenta is a little darker, much more muted, cooler than Warlock Purple.

Can I use Quinacridone Magenta instead of Warlock Purple?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Quinacridone Magenta is a little darker, much more muted, cooler than Warlock Purple.

Can I use Warlock Purple instead of Quinacridone Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Warlock Purple is a little lighter, much more saturated, 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 Purple on the colour wheel See Quinacridone Magenta on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Warlock Purple

Other Army Painter paints close to Quinacridone Magenta

All matches: Warlock Purple equivalents · Quinacridone Magenta equivalents

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