Magenta: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Game Color Wash · 72.083. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #A62355
finish translucent
type wash
family Pink
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.
Army Painter
Purple Alchemy
ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Doomfire Magenta
ΔE 8.7 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Crimson
ΔE 9.9 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Hellion Red Wash
ΔE 13.3 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 17.7 · different color
AK Interactive
Clear Red
ΔE 20.5 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Magenta?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Magenta is Purple Alchemy (Speedpaint Set 2.0) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.9 (noticeable difference).
What color is Magenta?
Magenta is a translucent pink miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color Wash), code 72.083. Its screen color is approximately #A62355 with a translucent finish.