Phoenician Purple vs Beaten Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 21.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Beaten Purple is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Phoenician Purple.

Can I use Beaten Purple instead of Phoenician Purple?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Beaten Purple is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Phoenician Purple.

Can I use Phoenician Purple instead of Beaten Purple?

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