Magnus the Red vs Deep Magenta

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Deep Magenta is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Magnus the Red.

Can I use Deep Magenta instead of Magnus the Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Deep Magenta is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Magnus the Red.

Can I use Magnus the Red instead of Deep Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Magnus the Red is a little lighter, 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.