Blue Ink vs Ink Magenta

Blue Ink

Brand
Formula P3
Range
P3 Inks & Washes
Code
93016
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#6871ba (estimate)

Ink Magenta

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color Ink
Code
72.083
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#961f48 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 59.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ink Magenta is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than Blue Ink.

Can I use Ink Magenta instead of Blue Ink?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 60). Ink Magenta is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than Blue Ink.

Can I use Blue Ink instead of Ink Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Blue Ink is noticeably lighter, 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 Blue Ink on the colour wheel See Ink Magenta on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Blue Ink

Other Formula P3 paints close to Ink Magenta

All matches: Blue Ink equivalents · Ink Magenta equivalents

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