Lucius Lilac vs Faded Ultramarine

Lucius Lilac

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

Faded Ultramarine

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
013
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7a90c8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Faded Ultramarine is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Lucius Lilac.

Can I use Faded Ultramarine instead of Lucius Lilac?

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

Can I use Lucius Lilac instead of Faded Ultramarine?

The same difference applies the other way round: Lucius Lilac is noticeably lighter, 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 Faded Ultramarine on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Lucius Lilac

Other Citadel paints close to Faded Ultramarine

All matches: Lucius Lilac equivalents · Faded Ultramarine equivalents

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