In our digital catalog, Dechala Lilac is classified as a cool purple, light and moderate. The catalog suggests Kakophoni Purple as a darker color and Fulgrim Pink as a lighter color to test, both from Citadel. Vallejo Light Violet is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 83 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Dechala Lilac equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Citadel Dechala Lilac have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Light Violet, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Kraken Lavender, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.8).
Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Runic Purple, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.3).
Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Wwi German Lilac, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.5).
The stored swatch for Vallejo Light Violet is slightly more muted and darker than the swatch for Dechala Lilac. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
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The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Dechala Lilac?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Light Violet at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Dechala Lilac?
The approximate digital swatch for Dechala Lilac is a light moderate purple with a cool undertone (hex #B598C9). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dechala Lilac with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Fulgrim Pink for a lighter step and Kakophoni Purple for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.