Dark Turquoise vs Temple Guard Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 13.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Temple Guard Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Dark Turquoise.

Can I use Temple Guard Blue instead of Dark Turquoise?

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

Can I use Dark Turquoise instead of Temple Guard Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Turquoise is a little darker, 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.