What is the difference between Chestnut Brown and Magenta?

ΔE 28 (loose). Magenta is a little lighter, much more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Chestnut Brown vs Magenta

Chestnut Brown

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA42
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6a393a (estimate)

Magenta

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.945
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #882a5b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 28.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Magenta is a little lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Chestnut Brown.

Can I use Magenta instead of Chestnut Brown?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 28). Magenta is a little lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Chestnut Brown.

Can I use Chestnut Brown instead of Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Chestnut Brown is a little darker, much more muted, warmer.

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 Chestnut Brown on the colour wheel See Magenta on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Chestnut Brown

Chestnut Brown vs Burnt Red (70.814)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Magenta
Chestnut Brown vs Flat Brown (70.984)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Magenta
Chestnut Brown vs Chalice Red (74.017)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Magenta

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Magenta

Magenta vs Red Purple (NA20)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Chestnut Brown
Magenta vs Crimson Hell (NA18)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 29, loose
Magenta vs Dead Purple (NA17)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 31, loose

All matches: Chestnut Brown equivalents · Magenta equivalents