What is the difference between Toxic Boils and Dechala Lilac?

ΔE 20 (loose). Dechala Lilac is more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Toxic Boils vs Dechala Lilac

Toxic Boils

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Legacy
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d18da8 (estimate)

Dechala Lilac

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

How close are they?

ΔE 20.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dechala Lilac is more saturated, cooler than Toxic Boils.

Can I use Dechala Lilac instead of Toxic Boils?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Dechala Lilac is more saturated, cooler than Toxic Boils.

Can I use Toxic Boils instead of Dechala Lilac?

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

Other Citadel paints close to Toxic Boils

Toxic Boils vs Fulgrim PinkColour: Layer · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Dechala Lilac
Toxic Boils vs Emperor's ChildrenColour: Layer · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Dechala Lilac
Toxic Boils vs Lucius LilacColour: Dry · ΔE 22, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Dechala Lilac

Dechala Lilac vs Violet CovenWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, close · closer than Toxic Boils
Dechala Lilac vs Oozing PurpleWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 10, close · closer than Toxic Boils
Dechala Lilac vs Hexed VioletWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Toxic Boils

All matches: Toxic Boils equivalents · Dechala Lilac equivalents