Carroburg Crimson vs Magi Purple Wash

Carroburg Crimson

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#8a2a4a (estimate)

Magi Purple Wash

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Washes
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#71546c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 30.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Magi Purple Wash is a little lighter, much more muted, cooler than Carroburg Crimson.

Can I use Magi Purple Wash instead of Carroburg Crimson?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 30). Magi Purple Wash is a little lighter, much more muted, cooler than Carroburg Crimson.

Can I use Carroburg Crimson instead of Magi Purple Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Carroburg Crimson is a little darker, 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 Carroburg Crimson on the colour wheel See Magi Purple Wash on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Carroburg Crimson

Other Citadel paints close to Magi Purple Wash

All matches: Carroburg Crimson equivalents · Magi Purple Wash equivalents

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