Paint equivalent guide

Phoenician Purple Equivalent

Citadel (Games Workshop) base #440052

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Phoenician Purple?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Phoenician Purple in the current local catalogue is Royal Purple (70.810) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 8.03).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

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Frequently asked questions

Check Delta-E, finish, coverage, and how the substitute behaves with the same primer, wash, and highlight recipe.

Miniature painters most often compare Citadel (Games Workshop), Vallejo Model Color, and other established hobby ranges when they need a close substitute.

Usually yes, but only after a test swatch confirms the finish and layering behaviour stay close enough for the recipe.

The closest Phoenician Purple equivalent is Royal Purple (70.810) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 8.0). For the Phoenician Purple equivalent Vallejo, Royal Purple (70.810) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 8.0). The best Phoenician Purple Army Painter equivalent is Night Sky Purple (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.4).

  • Closest equivalent: Royal Purple (70.810) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 8.0
  • Vallejo equivalent: Royal Purple (70.810) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 8.0
  • Army Painter equivalent: Night Sky Purple (Army Painter) – ΔE 8.4

This paint conversion chart helps you find the best Phoenician Purple equivalent across Citadel, Vallejo and Army Painter.

The closest match provides the most accurate replacement, while other alternatives may show slight differences depending on finish and application.

Always test your paint equivalent on a miniature before applying it to a full army.