What is the difference between Weird Elixir and Dechala Lilac?

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

Weird Elixir vs Dechala Lilac

Weird Elixir

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e395be (estimate)

Dechala Lilac

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

How close are they?

ΔE 18.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dechala Lilac is a little darker, cooler than Weird Elixir.

Can I use Dechala Lilac instead of Weird Elixir?

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

Can I use Weird Elixir instead of Dechala Lilac?

The same difference applies the other way round: Weird Elixir 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 Weird Elixir on the colour wheel See Dechala Lilac on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Weird Elixir

Weird Elixir vs Fulgrim PinkColour: Layer · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Dechala Lilac
Weird Elixir vs Emperor's ChildrenColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Dechala Lilac
Weird Elixir vs Lucius LilacColour: Dry · ΔE 23, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Dechala Lilac

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

All matches: Weird Elixir equivalents · Dechala Lilac equivalents