In our digital catalog, Magenta is classified as a warm pink, dark and moderate. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Burnt Red for a darker step and Pink for a lighter step. Citadel Pink Horror is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 83 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 Vallejo 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 Citadel equivalent: Citadel Pink Horror, similar digital colors (delta E 3.3).
From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Magenta, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.1).
AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Magenta, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.2).
Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Sword Hilt Burgundy, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.7).
Our digital comparison places Citadel Pink Horror slightly cooler and more saturated 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.
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
Scale75
Humbrol
The Army Painter
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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 Vallejo Magenta?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Pink Horror at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Magenta?
The approximate digital swatch for Magenta is a dark moderate pink with a warm undertone (hex #903153). It is not a physical paint measurement.