What is the difference between Wicked Pink and Primary Magenta?

ΔE 17 (loose). Primary Magenta is a little darker, much more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Wicked Pink vs Primary Magenta

Wicked Pink

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

Primary Magenta

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Expert Acrylics
Code: E015
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b01a5a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Primary Magenta is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Wicked Pink.

Can I use Primary Magenta instead of Wicked Pink?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Primary Magenta is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Wicked Pink.

Can I use Wicked Pink instead of Primary Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Wicked Pink is a little lighter, much more saturated, 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 Wicked Pink on the colour wheel See Primary Magenta on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Wicked Pink

Wicked Pink vs Dark Hot Pink (S32)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Primary Magenta
Wicked Pink vs Magenta (011)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Primary Magenta
Wicked Pink vs Quinacridone Magenta (E020)Expert Acrylics · ΔE 20, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Primary Magenta

Primary Magenta vs Rebel RedWarpaints Air · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Wicked Pink
Primary Magenta vs Warlock PurpleWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 17, loose
Primary Magenta vs Impish RougeWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 20, loose

All matches: Wicked Pink equivalents · Primary Magenta equivalents