What is the difference between RLM 83 and Abyssal Turquoise?

ΔE 8 (close). Abyssal Turquoise is more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 83 vs Abyssal Turquoise

RLM 83

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11839
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #394555 (estimate)

Abyssal Turquoise

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.120
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2d4d66 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Abyssal Turquoise is more saturated, cooler than RLM 83.

Can I use Abyssal Turquoise instead of RLM 83?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Abyssal Turquoise is more saturated, cooler than RLM 83.

Can I use RLM 83 instead of Abyssal Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 83 is 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 RLM 83 on the colour wheel See Abyssal Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 83

RLM 83 vs Grey Blue (71.005)Model Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Abyssal Turquoise
RLM 83 vs Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Abyssal Turquoise
RLM 83 vs Blue Grey (71.115)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Abyssal Turquoise

Other AK Interactive paints close to Abyssal Turquoise

Abyssal Turquoise vs Night Blue (AK17025)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 6, very close · closer than RLM 83
Abyssal Turquoise vs Star Blue (AK11185)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 83
Abyssal Turquoise vs Ultramarine Blue (AK17027)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 8, close · closer than RLM 83

All matches: RLM 83 equivalents · Abyssal Turquoise equivalents