What is the difference between WWI German Lilac and Dechala Lilac?

ΔE 16 (loose). Dechala Lilac is much more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

WWI German Lilac vs Dechala Lilac

WWI German Lilac

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

Dechala Lilac

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b890c8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dechala Lilac is much more saturated, cooler than WWI German Lilac.

Can I use Dechala Lilac instead of WWI German Lilac?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Dechala Lilac is much more saturated, cooler than WWI German Lilac.

Can I use WWI German Lilac instead of Dechala Lilac?

The same difference applies the other way round: WWI German Lilac is much more muted, warmer.

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 Dechala Lilac on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to WWI German Lilac

WWI German Lilac vs Lucius LilacColour: Dry · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Dechala Lilac
WWI German Lilac vs Slaanesh GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Dechala Lilac
WWI German Lilac vs Grey SeerColour: Base · ΔE 17, loose

Other AK Interactive paints close to Dechala Lilac

Dechala Lilac vs Purple (AK11073)3rd Gen Pastel · ΔE 11, fair · closer than WWI German Lilac
Dechala Lilac vs Deep Violet (AK11072)3rd Gen Pastel · ΔE 12, fair · closer than WWI German Lilac
Dechala Lilac vs Blue Violet (AK11070)3rd Gen Pastel · ΔE 16, loose

All matches: WWI German Lilac equivalents · Dechala Lilac equivalents