The leading same-type candidate, Citadel Doombull Brown, scores 86 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The stored digital swatch for Dark Magenta is a very dark vivid red with a warm undertone. The catalog suggests Burgundy as a darker color and Burnt Umber as a lighter color to test, both from Monument Pro Acryl. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Dark Magenta equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Dark Magenta. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Doombull Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Ral 8013 Rotbraun, similar digital colors (delta E 3.2).
Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Gory Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Sanguine Shadow, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
The stored swatch for Citadel Doombull Brown is clearly warmer and more saturated than the swatch for Dark Magenta. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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.
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AK Interactive
Vallejo
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Revell
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Scale75
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Found in 5 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Monument Pro Acryl Dark Magenta?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Doombull Brown at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Dark Magenta?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Magenta is a very dark vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #530C10). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Magenta with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Burnt Umber for a lighter step and Burgundy for a darker step, both from Monument Pro Acryl. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.