What is the difference between RAF Azure Blue and Lucius Lilac?

ΔE 18 (loose). Lucius Lilac is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAF Azure Blue vs Lucius Lilac

RAF Azure Blue

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11845
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7d9dc4 (estimate)

Lucius Lilac

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b8a8d0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Lucius Lilac is a little lighter, warmer than RAF Azure Blue.

Can I use Lucius Lilac instead of RAF Azure Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Lucius Lilac is a little lighter, warmer than RAF Azure Blue.

Can I use RAF Azure Blue instead of Lucius Lilac?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAF Azure Blue is a little darker, cooler.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See RAF Azure Blue on the colour wheel See Lucius Lilac on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RAF Azure Blue

RAF Azure Blue vs Etherium BlueColour: Dry · ΔE 7, close · closer than Lucius Lilac
RAF Azure Blue vs Fenrisian GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close · closer than Lucius Lilac
RAF Azure Blue vs Fenrisian GreyColour: Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Lucius Lilac

Other AK Interactive paints close to Lucius Lilac

Lucius Lilac vs WWI German Lilac (AK11807)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 11, fair · closer than RAF Azure Blue
Lucius Lilac vs Lilac (AK11071)3rd Gen Pastel · ΔE 14, fair · closer than RAF Azure Blue
Lucius Lilac vs Grey-Blue (AK11165)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 15, loose · closer than RAF Azure Blue

All matches: RAF Azure Blue equivalents · Lucius Lilac equivalents