Magenta Wash vs Umber Wash

Magenta Wash

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Washes
Code
AMP-011
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#b01860 (estimate)

Umber Wash

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color Wash
Code
73.203
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#84766c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 59.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Umber Wash is noticeably lighter, much more muted, warmer than Magenta Wash.

Can I use Umber Wash instead of Magenta Wash?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 60). Umber Wash is noticeably lighter, much more muted, warmer than Magenta Wash.

Can I use Magenta Wash instead of Umber Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Magenta Wash is noticeably darker, much more saturated, 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 Wash on the colour wheel See Umber Wash on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Magenta Wash

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Umber Wash

All matches: Magenta Wash equivalents · Umber Wash equivalents

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