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ANODIZED VIOLET · AK Interactive · ΔE 11.34
Lucius Lilac · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 0.00
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ANODIZED VIOLET · AK Interactive · ΔE 11.34
Lucius Lilac · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 0.00
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Lucius Lilac | 0.00 | Excellent |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Tentacle Pink | 9.55 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | ANODIZED VIOLET | 11.34 | Distant |
| AK Interactive | BLUE VIOLET | 14.20 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Fulgrim Pink | 14.49 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Diviner Light | 6.98 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Violet Coven | 7.37 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Pink Potion | 8.79 | Acceptable |
As a layer paint, this colour is formulated for translucency and smooth transitions over an existing basecoat. Purple shades evoke Slaanesh, luxury fabrics, and arcane glows across both 40K and Age of Sigmar.
The closest Dechala Lilac equivalent is ANODIZED VIOLET (AK Interactive) (ΔE 11.3).
Dechala Lilac is a layer 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 medium, 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 Dechala Lilac 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 Dechala Lilac 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 Dechala Lilac as your main layer colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. Thin it moderately. Good companion colours include Daemonette Hide, Druchii Violet, Pallid Wych Flesh and Slaanesh Grey.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
Use Dechala Lilac as your main layer colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. Thin it moderately. Good companion colours include Daemonette Hide, Druchii Violet, Pallid Wych Flesh and Slaanesh Grey.
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.