What is the difference between WWI German Lilac and Toxic Boils?

ΔE 15 (loose). Toxic Boils is more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

WWI German Lilac vs Toxic Boils

WWI German Lilac

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11807
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b193af (estimate)

Toxic Boils

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Legacy
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d18da8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Toxic Boils is more saturated, warmer than WWI German Lilac.

Can I use Toxic Boils instead of WWI German Lilac?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Toxic Boils is more saturated, warmer than WWI German Lilac.

Can I use WWI German Lilac instead of Toxic Boils?

The same difference applies the other way round: WWI German Lilac is more muted, 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 WWI German Lilac on the colour wheel See Toxic Boils on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to WWI German Lilac

WWI German Lilac vs Violet CovenWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, close · closer than Toxic Boils
WWI German Lilac vs Oozing PurpleWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 10, close · closer than Toxic Boils
WWI German Lilac vs Diviner LightWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Toxic Boils

Other AK Interactive paints close to Toxic Boils

Toxic Boils vs Old Rose (AK11062)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 13, fair · closer than WWI German Lilac
Toxic Boils vs Pink Flesh (AK17002)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 16, loose
Toxic Boils vs Purple Flesh (AK17003)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 17, loose

All matches: WWI German Lilac equivalents · Toxic Boils equivalents