Metallic Blue vs Hydra Turquoise

Metallic Blue

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Metallic
Code
AK11199
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#478e95 (estimate)

Hydra Turquoise

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.152 Shade
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#016875 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Hydra Turquoise is noticeably darker, cooler than Metallic Blue.

Can I use Hydra Turquoise instead of Metallic Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Hydra Turquoise is noticeably darker, cooler than Metallic Blue.

Can I use Metallic Blue instead of Hydra Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Metallic Blue is noticeably 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.

See Metallic Blue on the colour wheel See Hydra Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Metallic Blue

Other AK Interactive paints close to Hydra Turquoise

All matches: Metallic Blue equivalents · Hydra Turquoise equivalents

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