Quinacridone Magenta vs Warlord Purple

Quinacridone Magenta

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Expert Acrylics
Code
E020
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9a1a6a (estimate)

Warlord Purple

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color
Code
72.014
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#ab2e62 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Warlord Purple is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Quinacridone Magenta.

Can I use Warlord Purple instead of Quinacridone Magenta?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Warlord Purple is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Quinacridone Magenta.

Can I use Quinacridone Magenta instead of Warlord Purple?

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Quinacridone Magenta

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Warlord Purple

All matches: Quinacridone Magenta equivalents · Warlord Purple equivalents

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