What is the difference between Lapislazuli and Hexed Lichen?

ΔE 17 (loose). Hexed Lichen is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Lapislazuli vs Hexed Lichen

Lapislazuli

Brand: Green Stuff World
Range: Acrylic Colors
Code: 3225
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1c2d62 (estimate)

Hexed Lichen

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.015
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #553771 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Hexed Lichen is a little lighter, warmer than Lapislazuli.

Can I use Hexed Lichen instead of Lapislazuli?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Hexed Lichen is a little lighter, warmer than Lapislazuli.

Can I use Lapislazuli instead of Hexed Lichen?

The same difference applies the other way round: Lapislazuli is a little darker, cooler.

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 Lapislazuli on the colour wheel See Hexed Lichen on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Lapislazuli

Lapislazuli vs Dark Blue (70.930)Model Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than Hexed Lichen
Lapislazuli vs Blue (71.004)Model Air · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Hexed Lichen
Lapislazuli vs French Blue (71.088)Model Air · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Hexed Lichen

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Hexed Lichen

Hexed Lichen vs Liche Purple (1790)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 9, close · closer than Lapislazuli
Hexed Lichen vs Nightmare Purple (4132)Opaque Colors · ΔE 10, close · closer than Lapislazuli
Hexed Lichen vs Ultramar Blue (3224)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Lapislazuli

All matches: Lapislazuli equivalents · Hexed Lichen equivalents