What is the difference between Dechala Lilac and Thunder Blue?

ΔE 35 (loose). Thunder Blue is noticeably darker, much more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Dechala Lilac vs Thunder Blue

Dechala Lilac

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

Thunder Blue

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA27
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3964b1 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 34.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Thunder Blue is noticeably darker, much more saturated, cooler than Dechala Lilac.

Can I use Thunder Blue instead of Dechala Lilac?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 35). Thunder Blue is noticeably darker, much more saturated, cooler than Dechala Lilac.

Can I use Dechala Lilac instead of Thunder Blue?

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 Thunder Blue on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Dechala Lilac

Dechala Lilac vs Ignis Fatuus (NA31)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Thunder Blue
Dechala Lilac vs Ghost Blue (NA29)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 28, loose · closer than Thunder Blue
Dechala Lilac vs Pilgrim Grey (NA13)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 34, loose · closer than Thunder Blue

Other Citadel paints close to Thunder Blue

Thunder Blue vs Calgar BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Dechala Lilac
Thunder Blue vs Calth Blue ClearColour: Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Dechala Lilac
Thunder Blue vs Caledor SkyColour: Base · ΔE 10, close · closer than Dechala Lilac

All matches: Dechala Lilac equivalents · Thunder Blue equivalents