Magenta: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.945. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #903153 finish matte type color 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.

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Magenta AK11067

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Sword Hilt Burgundy

Wave 1

ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Hastur Purple SFG02

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 9.9 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Purple

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 9.9 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Raspberry · 85.036

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Very close

Warlord Purple · 72.014

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pixiedust Pink

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Purple

Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Bright Pale Green

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Ulthuan Grey

Citadel · Layer

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Magenta?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Magenta is Pink Horror (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.3 (close match).

What color is Magenta?

Magenta is a standard pink miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.945. Its screen color is approximately #903153 with a matte finish.