What is the difference between Blue FS 35190 and Turquoise?

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

Blue FS 35190 vs Turquoise

Blue FS 35190

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11878
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5c979f (estimate)

Turquoise

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

How close are they?

ΔE 16.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Turquoise is much more saturated, cooler than Blue FS 35190.

Can I use Turquoise instead of Blue FS 35190?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Turquoise is much more saturated, cooler than Blue FS 35190.

Can I use Blue FS 35190 instead of Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Blue FS 35190 is much 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.

See Blue FS 35190 on the colour wheel See Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Blue FS 35190

Blue FS 35190 vs Pale Blue (71.008)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Turquoise
Blue FS 35190 vs AMT-7 Greyish Blue (71.318)Model Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Turquoise
Blue FS 35190 vs Light Blue Green (70.753)Model Color · 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 Blue FS 35190
Turquoise vs Deep Sky Blue (AK11176)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Blue FS 35190
Turquoise vs AMT-7 Light Blue (AK11916)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 16, loose

All matches: Blue FS 35190 equivalents · Turquoise equivalents