Steel Shadow vs Turquoise

Steel Shadow

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
IONIC Smart Colors
Code
IONIC-0167
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#253746 (estimate)

Turquoise

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

How close are they?

ΔE 10.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Turquoise is a little lighter, more saturated than Steel Shadow.

Can I use Turquoise instead of Steel Shadow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Turquoise is a little lighter, more saturated than Steel Shadow.

Can I use Steel Shadow instead of Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Steel Shadow is a little darker, more muted.

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 Steel Shadow on the colour wheel See Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Steel Shadow

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Turquoise

All matches: Steel Shadow equivalents · Turquoise equivalents

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