Volupus Pink vs Fluorescent Pink

How close are they?

ΔE 11.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Fluorescent Pink is a little lighter, more saturated than Volupus Pink. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Volupus Pink is a one-coat contrast-style paint and Golden Fluorescent Pink is a fluorescent or effect paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Fluorescent Pink instead of Volupus Pink?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Fluorescent Pink is a little lighter, more saturated than Volupus Pink. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Volupus Pink instead of Fluorescent Pink?

The same difference applies the other way round: Volupus Pink is a little darker, more muted.

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.