Phoenician Purple vs Quinacridone Magenta

Phoenician Purple

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a2a5a (estimate)

Quinacridone Magenta

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Expert Acrylics
Code
E020
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9a1a6a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 23.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Quinacridone Magenta is a little lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Phoenician Purple.

Can I use Quinacridone Magenta instead of Phoenician Purple?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Quinacridone Magenta is a little lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Phoenician Purple.

Can I use Phoenician Purple instead of Quinacridone Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Phoenician Purple is a little darker, 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 Phoenician Purple on the colour wheel See Quinacridone Magenta on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Phoenician Purple

Other Citadel paints close to Quinacridone Magenta

All matches: Phoenician Purple equivalents · Quinacridone Magenta equivalents

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