Emperor's Children vs Magenta

Emperor's Children

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d87aa0 (estimate)

Magenta

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
011
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d04a8a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Magenta is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Emperor's Children.

Can I use Magenta instead of Emperor's Children?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Magenta is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Emperor's Children.

Can I use Emperor's Children instead of Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Emperor's Children is noticeably lighter, much more muted.

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 Emperor's Children on the colour wheel See Magenta on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Emperor's Children

Other Citadel paints close to Magenta

All matches: Emperor's Children equivalents · Magenta equivalents

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