What is the difference between Pink and Dechala Lilac?

ΔE 27 (loose). Dechala Lilac is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Pink vs Dechala Lilac

Pink

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: IONIC Smart Colors
Code: IONIC-0063
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e782a9 (estimate)

Dechala Lilac

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

How close are they?

ΔE 26.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dechala Lilac is more muted, cooler than Pink.

Can I use Dechala Lilac instead of Pink?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 27). Dechala Lilac is more muted, cooler than Pink.

Can I use Pink instead of Dechala Lilac?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pink is 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 Pink on the colour wheel See Dechala Lilac on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Pink

Pink vs Emperor's ChildrenColour: Layer · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Dechala Lilac
Pink vs Fulgrim PinkColour: Layer · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Dechala Lilac
Pink vs Pink HorrorColour: Layer · ΔE 20, loose · closer than Dechala Lilac

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Dechala Lilac

Dechala Lilac vs Lavender (IONIC-0081)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 10, close · closer than Pink
Dechala Lilac vs Mauve (ATOM-20155)ATOM · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Pink
Dechala Lilac vs Lilac (A.MIG-0646)Dio Drybrush · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Pink

All matches: Pink equivalents · Dechala Lilac equivalents