What is the difference between Fulgrim Pink and Smalt Hue?

ΔE 34 (loose). Smalt Hue is noticeably darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Fulgrim Pink vs Smalt Hue

Fulgrim Pink

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e8a0c8 (estimate)

Smalt Hue

Brand: Golden
Range: Heavy Body Acrylics
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #868ecd (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 34.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Smalt Hue is noticeably darker, cooler than Fulgrim Pink.

Can I use Smalt Hue instead of Fulgrim Pink?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 34). Smalt Hue is noticeably darker, cooler than Fulgrim Pink.

Can I use Fulgrim Pink instead of Smalt Hue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fulgrim Pink is noticeably 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 Fulgrim Pink on the colour wheel See Smalt Hue on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Fulgrim Pink

Fulgrim Pink vs Light Magenta (PW6 / PR112)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Smalt Hue
Fulgrim Pink vs Titan Violet PaleHeavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 34, loose · closer than Smalt Hue
Fulgrim Pink vs Titan Mars Pale (PW6 / PBr6)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 35, loose

Other Citadel paints close to Smalt Hue

Smalt Hue vs Hoeth BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Fulgrim Pink
Smalt Hue vs Hoeth BlueColour: Dry · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Fulgrim Pink
Smalt Hue vs Dechala LilacColour: Layer · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Fulgrim Pink

All matches: Fulgrim Pink equivalents · Smalt Hue equivalents