Paint equivalent guide

Warlock Magenta Equivalent

Warlock Magenta is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Warlock Magenta equivalent is SC-77 Kunzite Alchemy (Scale75) (ΔE 4.9).
For the Warlock Magenta equivalent Vallejo, Blue Violet (70.811) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 12.1).
The best Warlock Magenta Army Painter equivalent is Magecast Magenta (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.7).

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Top 4 closest equivalents

These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
SC-77 Kunzite AlchemyScale75
ΔE 4.9moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Eidolon Purple ClearCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 5.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Genestealer PurpleCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.5significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Warlock PurpleCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.5significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Warlock Magenta?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Warlock Magenta in the current local catalogue is SC-77 Kunzite Alchemy from Scale75 (Delta-E 4.87).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

What to check before replacing this base

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Frequently asked questions

Warlock Magenta is a paint from Army Painter. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.

The closest Vallejo option is Blue Violet (70.811) (Delta E 12.05).

Yes, Warlock Magenta is currently part of the Army Painter range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.

Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.

Warlock Magenta is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Warlock Magenta equivalent is SC-77 Kunzite Alchemy (Scale75) (ΔE 4.9).
For the Warlock Magenta equivalent Vallejo, Blue Violet (70.811) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 12.1).
The best Warlock Magenta Army Painter equivalent is Magecast Magenta (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.7).

Warlock Magenta is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Warlock Magenta equivalent is SC-77 Kunzite Alchemy (Scale75) with Delta E 4.9. For a Warlock Magenta equivalent Vallejo match, Blue Violet (70.811) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 12.1 is the closest pick. The best Warlock Magenta Army Painter equivalent is Magecast Magenta (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.7.

Warlock Magenta Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Blue Violet (70.811) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 12.1.

Warlock Magenta Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Magecast Magenta (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.7.

Warlock Magenta equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Warlock Magenta requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the purple range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : SC-77 Kunzite Alchemy (Scale75) – ΔE 4.9
  • Closest Vallejo option : Blue Violet (70.811) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 12.1
  • Closest Army Painter option : Magecast Magenta (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.7

A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.

Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.

That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.