Turquoise Blue vs Alaitoc Blue

Turquoise Blue

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
AK Quick Gen
Code
AK17029
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#165f7c (estimate)

Alaitoc Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3a6a9a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Alaitoc Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Turquoise Blue.

Can I use Alaitoc Blue instead of Turquoise Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Alaitoc Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Turquoise Blue.

Can I use Turquoise Blue instead of Alaitoc Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Turquoise Blue is a little darker, 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 Turquoise Blue on the colour wheel See Alaitoc Blue on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Turquoise Blue

Other AK Interactive paints close to Alaitoc Blue

All matches: Turquoise Blue equivalents · Alaitoc Blue equivalents

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