Fluorescent Purple vs Fluorescent Magenta

Fluorescent Purple

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Fluorescents
Code
F05
Type
a fluorescent or effect paint
Swatch
#a020a0 (estimate)

Fluorescent Magenta

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color Special FX / Fluo
Code
72.158
Type
a fluorescent or effect paint
Swatch
#ee1c99 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 34.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Fluorescent Magenta is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Fluorescent Purple.

Can I use Fluorescent Magenta instead of Fluorescent Purple?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 34). Fluorescent Magenta is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Fluorescent Purple.

Can I use Fluorescent Purple instead of Fluorescent Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fluorescent Purple is noticeably 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 Fluorescent Purple on the colour wheel See Fluorescent Magenta on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Fluorescent Purple

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Fluorescent Magenta

All matches: Fluorescent Purple equivalents · Fluorescent Magenta equivalents

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