Dark Magenta: equivalents & matches

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature · S10. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #80303F finish matte type color family Brown

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

Bloodfest Crimson SFG11

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Emperor Red

Wave 3

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Laser Magenta AK11066

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Alizarin Crimson

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Crusted Sore · WP1412

Army Painter · Warpaints

Succubus Skin · 72.108

Vallejo · Game Color

Approximate

Bloodfest Crimson · SFG11

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Dark Magenta, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Stirge Tan

Army Painter · D&D Underdark Set

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Alizarin Crimson

Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Dark Magenta pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Snow Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Amulet Aqua

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Dark Magenta?

The closest Army Painter match for Pro Acryl Dark Magenta is Crusted Sore (WP1412, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.3 (close match).

What color is Dark Magenta?

Dark Magenta is a standard brown miniature paint from Pro Acryl (Pro Acryl Signature), code S10. Its screen color is approximately #80303F with a matte finish.