What is the difference between Fulgrim Pink and IJN Hull Color/Maizuru?

ΔE 33 (loose). IJN Hull Color/Maizuru is noticeably darker, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Fulgrim Pink vs IJN Hull Color/Maizuru

Fulgrim Pink

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

IJN Hull Color/Maizuru

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-603
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #959aa8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 33.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. IJN Hull Color/Maizuru is noticeably darker, much more muted than Fulgrim Pink.

Can I use IJN Hull Color/Maizuru instead of Fulgrim Pink?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 33). IJN Hull Color/Maizuru is noticeably darker, much more muted than Fulgrim Pink.

Can I use Fulgrim Pink instead of IJN Hull Color/Maizuru?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fulgrim Pink is noticeably lighter, much more saturated.

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 IJN Hull Color/Maizuru on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Fulgrim Pink

Fulgrim Pink vs Character Flesh 2 (C-112)Mr. Color · ΔE 18, loose · closer than IJN Hull Color/Maizuru
Fulgrim Pink vs Character Flesh 1 (C-111)Mr. Color · ΔE 34, loose
Fulgrim Pink vs Light Gull Gray (C-11)Mr. Color · ΔE 35, loose

Other Citadel paints close to IJN Hull Color/Maizuru

IJN Hull Color/Maizuru vs Celestra GreyColour: Base · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Fulgrim Pink
IJN Hull Color/Maizuru vs Grey SeerColour: Base · ΔE 7, close · closer than Fulgrim Pink
IJN Hull Color/Maizuru vs Fenrisian GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 8, close · closer than Fulgrim Pink

All matches: Fulgrim Pink equivalents · IJN Hull Color/Maizuru equivalents