Seawater vs Temple Gate Teal

How close are they?

ΔE 7.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Temple Gate Teal is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Seawater.

Can I use Temple Gate Teal instead of Seawater?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Temple Gate Teal is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Seawater.

Can I use Seawater instead of Temple Gate Teal?

The same difference applies the other way round: Seawater 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.