Phoenician Purple vs Nightmare Purple

How close are they?

ΔE 13.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Nightmare Purple is a little darker, cooler than Phoenician Purple.

Can I use Nightmare Purple instead of Phoenician Purple?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Nightmare Purple is a little darker, cooler than Phoenician Purple.

Can I use Phoenician Purple instead of Nightmare 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.