Dechala Lilac: equivalents & matches

Citadel · Layer. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #B598C9 finish matte type layer family Purple

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

Wwi German Lilac AK11807

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Amulet Purple

Wave 2

ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Faded Plum 063

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Miskatonic Grey SFG47

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 17.7 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Magenta PR122

Base Set

ΔE 28.3 · different color

Similar paints

Violet Coven · WP3131P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Light Violet · 70.750

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

Lustful Purple · 72.114

Vallejo · Game Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Dechala Lilac, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Faded Plum 063

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Braineater Azure SFG12

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Dechala Lilac pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Medium Green

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Splittermuster Green Spots

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Dechala Lilac?

The closest Vallejo match for Citadel Dechala Lilac is Light Violet (70.750, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.4 (close match).

What color is Dechala Lilac?

Dechala Lilac is a standard purple miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #B598C9 with a matte finish.