Quinacridone Magenta vs Dark Vermilion

Quinacridone Magenta

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Code
PR122
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#aa0938 (estimate)

Dark Vermilion

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.947
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#b3272f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Vermilion is a little lighter, warmer than Quinacridone Magenta.

Can I use Dark Vermilion instead of Quinacridone Magenta?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Dark Vermilion is a little lighter, warmer than Quinacridone Magenta.

Can I use Quinacridone Magenta instead of Dark Vermilion?

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Quinacridone Magenta

Other Golden paints close to Dark Vermilion

All matches: Quinacridone Magenta equivalents · Dark Vermilion equivalents

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