Lucius Lilac vs Smalt Hue

Lucius Lilac

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#b8a8d0 (estimate)

Smalt Hue

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

How close are they?

ΔE 18.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Smalt Hue is noticeably darker, much more saturated, cooler than Lucius Lilac.

Can I use Smalt Hue instead of Lucius Lilac?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Smalt Hue is noticeably darker, much more saturated, cooler than Lucius Lilac.

Can I use Lucius Lilac instead of Smalt Hue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Lucius 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 Lucius Lilac on the colour wheel See Smalt Hue on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Lucius Lilac

Other Citadel paints close to Smalt Hue

All matches: Lucius Lilac equivalents · Smalt Hue equivalents

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