Evil Sunz Scarlet vs Dark Magenta

Evil Sunz Scarlet

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c81a2a (estimate)

Dark Magenta

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
S10
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d74d5c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 21.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Magenta is a little lighter, much more muted, cooler than Evil Sunz Scarlet.

Can I use Dark Magenta instead of Evil Sunz Scarlet?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Dark Magenta is a little lighter, much more muted, cooler than Evil Sunz Scarlet.

Can I use Evil Sunz Scarlet instead of Dark Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Evil Sunz Scarlet 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 Evil Sunz Scarlet on the colour wheel See Dark Magenta on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Evil Sunz Scarlet

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Magenta

All matches: Evil Sunz Scarlet equivalents · Dark Magenta equivalents

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