Phoenician Purple vs Burgundy

Phoenician Purple

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a2a5a (estimate)

Burgundy

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
069
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a2332 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 22.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Burgundy is more muted, warmer than Phoenician Purple.

Can I use Burgundy instead of Phoenician Purple?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Burgundy is more muted, warmer than Phoenician Purple.

Can I use Phoenician Purple instead of Burgundy?

The same difference applies the other way round: Phoenician Purple 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.

See Phoenician Purple on the colour wheel See Burgundy on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Phoenician Purple

Other Citadel paints close to Burgundy

All matches: Phoenician Purple equivalents · Burgundy equivalents

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