The stored digital swatch for Deep Magenta is a very dark moderate pink with a warm undertone. The catalog suggests Hexed Lichen as a darker color and Blue as a lighter color to test, both from Vallejo. The leading same-type candidate, Citadel Gal Vorbak Red, scores 80 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Deep Magenta equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Deep Magenta. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Gal Vorbak Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
From Revell: Revell 353 Purple (RAL 4007), a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.8).
The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Amphora Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.0).
Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Mulled Berry, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.7).
In the digital values, Citadel Gal Vorbak Red is slightly cooler. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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.
Citadel
Revell
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Vallejo Deep Magenta?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Gal Vorbak Red at 80% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Deep Magenta?
The approximate digital swatch for Deep Magenta is a very dark moderate pink with a warm undertone (hex #4B1C30). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Deep Magenta with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Blue for a lighter step and Hexed Lichen for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.