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LILAC · AK Interactive · ΔE 5.50
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LILAC · AK Interactive · ΔE 5.50
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK Interactive | LILAC | 5.50 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Hormagaunt Purple | 7.67 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Game Color | Steel Grey (72.102) | 9.34 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | DEEP VIOLET | 9.57 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Genestealer Purple | 10.36 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Warpfiend Grey | 10.52 | Distant |
| Scale75 | SC-16 Eclipse Grey | 11.16 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Alien Purple | 7.21 | Acceptable |
As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Cool blue tones anchor many Space Marine chapters and provide a stable foundation for cold schemes.
The closest Daemonette Hide equivalent is LILAC (AK Interactive) (ΔE 5.5).
Daemonette Hide is a base from Citadel (Games Workshop), commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
This paint is typically used for:
Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around good, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.
Consider the following when working with this paint:
A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.
For best results with Daemonette Hide on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.
Choosing the right Daemonette Hide equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.
A useful paint guide should connect colour accuracy, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Use Daemonette Hide as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has good coverage. Thin it lightly. Good companion colours include Druchii Violet, Slaanesh Grey, Pallid Wych Flesh and Nuln Oil.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
Use Daemonette Hide as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has good coverage. Thin it lightly. Good companion colours include Druchii Violet, Slaanesh Grey, Pallid Wych Flesh and Nuln Oil.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.