Magnus the Red vs Pink

Magnus the Red

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Tone Pro
Code
T5
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a14874 (estimate)

Pink

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.958
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#aa3f81 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pink is more saturated, cooler than Magnus the Red.

Can I use Pink instead of Magnus the Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Pink is more saturated, cooler than Magnus the Red.

Can I use Magnus the Red instead of Pink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Magnus the Red is 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 Magnus the Red on the colour wheel See Pink on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Magnus the Red

Other Citadel paints close to Pink

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