Khorne Red vs Primary Magenta

Q: What is the difference between Khorne Red and Primary Magenta?

ΔE 31 (loose). Primary Magenta is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Khorne Red

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

Primary Magenta

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Expert Acrylics
Code: E015
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b01a5a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 31.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Primary Magenta is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Khorne Red.

Can I use Primary Magenta instead of Khorne Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 31). Primary Magenta is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Khorne Red.

Can I use Khorne Red instead of Primary Magenta?

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

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Khorne Red

Khorne Red vs Dark Crimson (S19)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 1, very close · closer than Primary Magenta
Khorne Red vs Burgundy (069)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Primary Magenta
Khorne Red vs Alizarin Crimson Hue (E022)Expert Acrylics · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Primary Magenta

Other Citadel paints close to Primary Magenta

Primary Magenta vs Pink HorrorColour: Layer · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Khorne Red
Primary Magenta vs Wazdakka RedColour: Layer · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Khorne Red
Primary Magenta vs Khorne RedColour: Air · ΔE 31, loose

All matches: Khorne Red equivalents · Primary Magenta equivalents