Emperor's Children vs Ignis Fatuus

Emperor's Children

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d87aa0 (estimate)

Ignis Fatuus

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA31
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#aca3da (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 35.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ignis Fatuus is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Emperor's Children.

Can I use Ignis Fatuus instead of Emperor's Children?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 35). Ignis Fatuus is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Emperor's Children.

Can I use Emperor's Children instead of Ignis Fatuus?

The same difference applies the other way round: Emperor's Children is a little darker, more saturated, 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 Emperor's Children on the colour wheel See Ignis Fatuus on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Emperor's Children

Other Citadel paints close to Ignis Fatuus

All matches: Emperor's Children equivalents · Ignis Fatuus equivalents

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