Purple Ink vs Ink Magenta

Purple Ink

Brand
Reaper
Range
MSP Clears & Inks
Code
09213
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#39153d (estimate)

Ink Magenta

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color Ink
Code
72.083
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#961f48 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 40.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ink Magenta is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Purple Ink.

Can I use Ink Magenta instead of Purple Ink?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 40). Ink Magenta is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Purple Ink.

Can I use Purple Ink instead of Ink Magenta?

The same difference applies the other way round: Purple Ink is noticeably darker, much 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 Purple Ink on the colour wheel See Ink Magenta on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Purple Ink

Other Reaper paints close to Ink Magenta

All matches: Purple Ink equivalents · Ink Magenta equivalents

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