What is the difference between RLM 83 and Turquoise?

ΔE 10 (close). Turquoise is more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 83 vs Turquoise

RLM 83

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

Turquoise

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.966
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1d445f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Turquoise is more saturated, cooler than RLM 83.

Can I use Turquoise instead of RLM 83?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Turquoise is more saturated, cooler than RLM 83.

Can I use RLM 83 instead of 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 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 Turquoise
RLM 83 vs Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Turquoise
RLM 83 vs Blue Grey (71.115)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Turquoise

Other AK Interactive paints close to Turquoise

Turquoise vs Star Blue (AK11185)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 6, close · closer than RLM 83
Turquoise vs Ultramarine Blue (AK17027)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 83
Turquoise vs Night Blue (AK17025)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 10, close · closer than RLM 83

All matches: RLM 83 equivalents · Turquoise equivalents