What is the difference between Magenta and Dark Vermilion?

ΔE 13 (fair). Dark Vermilion is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Magenta vs Dark Vermilion

Magenta

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Pure Pigments
Code: Pure Pigments
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9f2137 (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 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Vermilion is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Magenta.

Can I use Dark Vermilion instead of Magenta?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Dark Vermilion is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Magenta.

Can I use Magenta instead of Dark Vermilion?

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Magenta

Magenta vs Flat Red (70.957)Model Color · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Dark Vermilion
Magenta vs Scarlet Red (72.012)Game Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Dark Vermilion
Magenta vs Red (71.102)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Dark Vermilion

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Dark Vermilion

Dark Vermilion vs Alizarin Crimson (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 10, close · closer than Magenta
Dark Vermilion vs Pale Carmine Red (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Magenta
Dark Vermilion vs Cartacci Red (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Magenta

All matches: Magenta equivalents · Dark Vermilion equivalents