Phoenician Purple vs Liche Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 11.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Liche Purple is a little darker, cooler than Phoenician Purple.

Can I use Liche Purple instead of Phoenician Purple?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Liche Purple is a little darker, cooler than Phoenician Purple.

Can I use Phoenician Purple instead of Liche Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Phoenician Purple is a little lighter, warmer.

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.