What is the difference between AMT-7 Light Blue and Turquoise?

ΔE 16 (loose). Turquoise is much more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

AMT-7 Light Blue vs Turquoise

AMT-7 Light Blue

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11916
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6790a4 (estimate)

Turquoise

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.024
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #0b95b5 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Turquoise is much more saturated, warmer than AMT-7 Light Blue.

Can I use Turquoise instead of AMT-7 Light Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Turquoise is much more saturated, warmer than AMT-7 Light Blue.

Can I use AMT-7 Light Blue instead of Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: AMT-7 Light Blue is much more muted, cooler.

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.

See AMT-7 Light Blue on the colour wheel See Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to AMT-7 Light Blue

AMT-7 Light Blue vs Russian AF Grey N.7 (71.343)Model Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Turquoise
AMT-7 Light Blue vs AMT-7 Greyish Blue (71.318)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Turquoise
AMT-7 Light Blue vs Pale Blue (71.008)Model Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Turquoise

Other AK Interactive paints close to Turquoise

Turquoise vs Ice Blue (AK17024)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 5, very close · closer than AMT-7 Light Blue
Turquoise vs Deep Sky Blue (AK11176)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 16, loose · closer than AMT-7 Light Blue
Turquoise vs Blue FS 35190 (AK11878)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 16, loose · closer than AMT-7 Light Blue

All matches: AMT-7 Light Blue equivalents · Turquoise equivalents