Turquoise vs Obsidian Pigment Toner

Turquoise

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Standard
Code
AK11171
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#02494c (estimate)

Obsidian Pigment Toner

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Legacy
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1f3c42 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Obsidian Pigment Toner is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Turquoise.

Can I use Obsidian Pigment Toner instead of Turquoise?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Obsidian Pigment Toner is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Turquoise.

Can I use Turquoise instead of Obsidian Pigment Toner?

The same difference applies the other way round: Turquoise is a little lighter, more saturated, 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 Turquoise on the colour wheel See Obsidian Pigment Toner on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Turquoise

Other AK Interactive paints close to Obsidian Pigment Toner

All matches: Turquoise equivalents · Obsidian Pigment Toner equivalents

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