Diabolic Plum vs Phoenician Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 15.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Phoenician Purple is more muted, warmer than Diabolic Plum.

✓ Army Painter Fanatic conversion chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Phoenician Purple instead of Diabolic Plum?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Phoenician Purple is more muted, warmer than Diabolic Plum.

Can I use Diabolic Plum instead of Phoenician Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Diabolic Plum is more saturated, cooler.

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.