The stored digital swatch for Phoenician Purple is a very dark vivid purple with a cool undertone. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Kantor Blue and Xereus Purple, both Citadel paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, Green Stuff World Liche Purple, scores 76 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Phoenician Purple equivalents in other ranges
No listed same-type candidate for Citadel Phoenician Purple reaches our 78% similar-color threshold. The stored data does not establish which physical paints could substitute.
The stored swatch for Green Stuff World Liche Purple is clearly more muted and lighter than the swatch for Phoenician Purple. This is a digital comparison; check the actual paints before changing a recipe.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
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Found in 0 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Phoenician Purple?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Green Stuff World Liche Purple at 76% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Phoenician Purple?
The approximate digital swatch for Phoenician Purple is a very dark vivid purple with a cool undertone (hex #440052). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Phoenician Purple with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Xereus Purple for a lighter step and Kantor Blue for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.