Druchii Violet vs Magenta Wash

Druchii Violet

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#5a2a5a (estimate)

Magenta Wash

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Washes
Code
AMP-011
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#b01860 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 39.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Magenta Wash is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Druchii Violet.

Can I use Magenta Wash instead of Druchii Violet?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 39). Magenta Wash is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Druchii Violet.

Can I use Druchii Violet instead of Magenta Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Druchii Violet is noticeably darker, much 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 Druchii Violet on the colour wheel See Magenta Wash on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Druchii Violet

Other Citadel paints close to Magenta Wash

All matches: Druchii Violet equivalents · Magenta Wash equivalents

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