Matching it is straightforward: Citadel Doombull Brown lands at 86 percent in the same finish, and 5 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Dark Magenta is a very dark vivid red with a warm undertone. It builds a smooth gradient with Burgundy underneath and Burnt Umber on the highlights, all in the Monument Pro Acryl line. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Dark Magenta equivalents in other ranges
Dark Magenta is awkward to replace. Treat the matches below as starting points for a mix rather than straight swaps.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Doombull Brown, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.8).
Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Ral 8013 Rotbraun, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.2).
Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Gory Red, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.5).
From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Sanguine Shadow, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.5).
The honest caveat: Citadel Doombull Brown dries clearly warmer and more saturated than Dark Magenta, so expect recess shading and edge highlights to shift with it.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Citadel
AK Interactive
Vallejo
P3 Paints
Revell
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Scale75
Humbrol
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 5 other brands with a same-finish match.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Monument Pro Acryl Dark Magenta?
The closest same-finish match is Citadel Doombull Brown at 86% color similarity.
What color is Dark Magenta?
Dark Magenta is a very dark vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #530C10).
What do I highlight and shade Dark Magenta with?
Highlight Dark Magenta toward Burnt Umber and shade it down into Burgundy, both Monument Pro Acryl paints in the same finish family.