Violet Coven vs Dechala Lilac

How close are they?

ΔE 9.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dechala Lilac is more saturated, warmer than Violet Coven.

✓ Army Painter Fanatic conversion chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Dechala Lilac instead of Violet Coven?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Dechala Lilac is more saturated, warmer than Violet Coven.

Can I use Violet Coven instead of Dechala Lilac?

The same difference applies the other way round: Violet Coven is more muted, cooler.

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.