What is the difference between Fulgrim Pink and Magenta?

ΔE 34 (loose). Magenta is noticeably darker, much more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Fulgrim Pink vs Magenta

Fulgrim Pink

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e8a0c8 (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 34.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Magenta is noticeably darker, much more saturated, warmer than Fulgrim Pink.

Can I use Magenta instead of Fulgrim Pink?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 34). Magenta is noticeably darker, much more saturated, warmer than Fulgrim Pink.

Can I use Fulgrim Pink instead of Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fulgrim Pink is noticeably lighter, 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 Fulgrim Pink on the colour wheel See Magenta on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Fulgrim Pink

Fulgrim Pink vs Pink (071)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Magenta
Fulgrim Pink vs Faded Plum (063)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Magenta
Fulgrim Pink vs Pale Pink (043)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 24, loose · closer than Magenta

Other Citadel paints close to Magenta

Magenta vs Pink HorrorColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Fulgrim Pink
Magenta vs Emperor's ChildrenColour: Layer · ΔE 21, loose · closer than Fulgrim Pink
Magenta vs Wazdakka RedColour: Layer · ΔE 31, loose · closer than Fulgrim Pink

All matches: Fulgrim Pink equivalents · Magenta equivalents