Dechala Lilac vs Light Violet

Dechala Lilac

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

Light Violet

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7866c9 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 31.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Light Violet is noticeably darker, much more saturated, cooler than Dechala Lilac.

Can I use Light Violet instead of Dechala Lilac?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 31). Light Violet is noticeably darker, much more saturated, cooler than Dechala Lilac.

Can I use Dechala Lilac instead of Light Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dechala Lilac is noticeably lighter, much 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 Dechala Lilac on the colour wheel See Light Violet on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Dechala Lilac

Other Citadel paints close to Light Violet

All matches: Dechala Lilac equivalents · Light Violet equivalents

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