What is the difference between Pink Potion and Lucius Lilac?

ΔE 21 (loose). Lucius Lilac is noticeably darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Pink Potion vs Lucius Lilac

Pink Potion

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #f7bcd5 (estimate)

Lucius Lilac

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

How close are they?

ΔE 21.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Lucius Lilac is noticeably darker, cooler than Pink Potion.

Can I use Lucius Lilac instead of Pink Potion?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Lucius Lilac is noticeably darker, cooler than Pink Potion.

Can I use Pink Potion instead of Lucius Lilac?

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

Other Citadel paints close to Pink Potion

Pink Potion vs Fulgrim PinkColour: Layer · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Lucius Lilac
Pink Potion vs Emperor's ChildrenColour: Layer · ΔE 25, loose
Pink Potion vs Dechala LilacColour: Layer · ΔE 25, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Lucius Lilac

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

All matches: Pink Potion equivalents · Lucius Lilac equivalents