Fuchsia sits in the red family: mid-tone in tone, vivid in saturation, warm in cast. For modelling, drop to Dark Peony Purple in the recesses and step up to Kalahari Orange on the edges, both Scale75 paints. Substitutes are thin here, with Monument Pro Acryl Primary Magenta the closest same-finish option at 78 percent and no brand hitting the strong-match bar. Cross-brand swaps are adjust-on-model territory here, useful as a starting point rather than an exact replacement.
Fuchsia equivalents in other ranges
Fuchsia is awkward to replace. Treat the matches below as starting points for a mix rather than straight swaps.
Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Primary Magenta, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 4.5).
From Vallejo: Vallejo Sunset Red, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.6).
The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Emperor Red, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 5.6).
Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Dragon Red, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 6.1).
Worth knowing before you swap: Monument Pro Acryl Primary Magenta runs clearly cooler and darker, which shows most where the paint thins over raised detail.
How to read the score
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80sUsable
<70Mix
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
Tamiya
AK Interactive
Humbrol
Revell
Green Stuff World
Citadel
P3 Paints
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Scale75 Fuchsia?
The closest same-finish match is Monument Pro Acryl Primary Magenta at 78% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Fuchsia?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Sunset Red at 77%, a same-finish match.
What color is Fuchsia?
Fuchsia is a mid-tone vivid red with a warm undertone (hex #B62337).
What do I highlight and shade Fuchsia with?
Highlight Fuchsia toward Kalahari Orange and shade it down into Dark Peony Purple, both Scale75 paints in the same finish family.