Matt Pink vs Dechala Lilac

Matt Pink

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
Shaders
Code
A.MIG-0727
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#c77db3 (estimate)

Dechala Lilac

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

How close are they?

ΔE 13.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dechala Lilac is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Matt Pink. They are different kinds of paint: AMMO by Mig Matt Pink is an ink, glaze or transparent paint and Citadel Dechala Lilac is an opaque base/layer paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Dechala Lilac instead of Matt Pink?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Dechala Lilac is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Matt Pink. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Matt Pink instead of Dechala Lilac?

The same difference applies the other way round: Matt Pink is a little darker, more saturated, 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 Matt Pink on the colour wheel See Dechala Lilac on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Matt Pink

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Dechala Lilac

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