What is the difference between Khorne Red and Magenta?

ΔE 19 (loose). Magenta is noticeably lighter, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Khorne Red vs Magenta

Khorne Red

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6a1420 (estimate)

Magenta

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Pure Pigments
Code: Pure Pigments
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9f2137 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 19.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Magenta is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Khorne Red.

Can I use Magenta instead of Khorne Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Magenta is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Khorne Red.

Can I use Khorne Red instead of Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Khorne Red is noticeably darker, 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 Khorne Red on the colour wheel See Magenta on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Khorne Red

Khorne Red vs Red Oxide (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Magenta
Khorne Red vs Perylene Violet (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Magenta
Khorne Red vs Royal Brown (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Magenta

Other Citadel paints close to Magenta

Magenta vs Wazdakka RedColour: Layer · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Khorne Red
Magenta vs Mephiston RedColour: Base · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Khorne Red
Magenta vs Mephiston RedColour: Air · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Khorne Red

All matches: Khorne Red equivalents · Magenta equivalents