Phoenician Purple vs Shadow Violet

How close are they?

ΔE 14.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Shadow Violet is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Phoenician Purple.

Can I use Shadow Violet instead of Phoenician Purple?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Shadow Violet is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Phoenician Purple.

Can I use Phoenician Purple instead of Shadow Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Phoenician Purple is noticeably lighter, more saturated, 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.