Volupus Pink vs Clear Magenta

How close are they?

ΔE 11.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Clear Magenta is a little darker, more saturated than Volupus Pink. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Volupus Pink is a one-coat contrast-style paint and Reaper Clear Magenta is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Clear Magenta instead of Volupus Pink?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Clear Magenta is a little darker, more saturated than Volupus Pink. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Volupus Pink instead of Clear Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Volupus Pink is a little lighter, 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.