Magenta is a deep saturated magenta with a wine undertone. On its own it gives rich cloth with an almost velvet character, as a shade it sits under the whole pink and violet ladder, and in mixes it is one of the three primaries from which almost anything can be made.
| Range | Smart Colors |
| Colour family | Pink |
| Type | water-based acrylic paint |
| Finish | matt |
| Packaging | 20 ml jar with one-handed lid and steel agitator ball |
| Manufacturer code | IONIC-0068 |
| EAN | 8432074900689 |
| Manufacturer | Ionic Smart Colors (MIG Jimenez) |
| Country of origin | Spain |
Build shadows with Dark Magenta, transitions and highlights with Laser Pink and Light Magenta.
Is Magenta the same as violet?
No. Magenta sits between red and violet and, unlike a violet, contains no blue. Side by side the difference is obvious.
Does it cover a dark base?
Surprisingly well – better than the pinks and most violets. Two thin coats are enough over black primer.
How do I thin this paint?
With water or an Ionic thinner. The formula is self-hydrating, so it stays workable on the palette far longer than ordinary acrylics – a drop is enough for brush work, and roughly 1 : 1 for airbrush.
Is the finish really matt?
Yes, it dries matt with no shiny patches. If the figure is going on the gaming table, seal it with a matt varnish at the end.
The full range is in the Ionic Smart Colors category.