Octopus Purple vs Phoenician Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 13.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Phoenician Purple is much more saturated than Octopus Purple.

Can I use Phoenician Purple instead of Octopus Purple?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Phoenician Purple is much more saturated than Octopus Purple.

Can I use Octopus Purple instead of Phoenician Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Octopus Purple is much more muted.

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.