What is the difference between Figgy Pink and Lucius Lilac?

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

Figgy Pink vs Lucius Lilac

Figgy Pink

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e6b3c8 (estimate)

Lucius Lilac

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

How close are they?

ΔE 18.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Lucius Lilac is a little darker, cooler than Figgy Pink.

Can I use Lucius Lilac instead of Figgy Pink?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Lucius Lilac is a little darker, cooler than Figgy Pink.

Can I use Figgy Pink instead of Lucius Lilac?

The same difference applies the other way round: Figgy Pink is a little lighter, 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 Figgy Pink on the colour wheel See Lucius Lilac on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Figgy Pink

Figgy Pink vs Fulgrim PinkColour: Layer · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Lucius Lilac
Figgy Pink vs Grey SeerColour: Base · ΔE 22, loose
Figgy Pink vs Dechala LilacColour: Layer · ΔE 24, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Lucius Lilac

Lucius Lilac vs Violet CovenWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Figgy Pink
Lucius Lilac vs Oozing PurpleWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Figgy Pink
Lucius Lilac vs Storm WolfWarpaints Air · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Figgy Pink

All matches: Figgy Pink equivalents · Lucius Lilac equivalents