In our digital catalog, Magenta is classified as a warm pink, dark and vivid. The catalog suggests Laser Magenta as a darker color and Ruby as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. Monument Pro Acryl Magenta is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 85 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Magenta equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Magenta have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Magenta, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
Best Citadel option: Citadel Pink Horror, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.1).
From Vallejo: Vallejo Magenta, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.2).
Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Lollipop Magenta, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.5).
Our digital comparison places Monument Pro Acryl Magenta clearly more muted than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Magenta?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Magenta at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Magenta?
A Citadel candidate to check is Pink Horror at 75% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Magenta?
The approximate digital swatch for Magenta is a dark vivid pink with a warm undertone (hex #9A0049). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Magenta with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Ruby for a lighter step and Laser Magenta for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.