Aqua Alchemy vs Light Turquois (Phthalo)

Aqua Alchemy

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2eb39b (estimate)

Light Turquois (Phthalo)

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#229084 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Light Turquois (Phthalo) is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Aqua Alchemy.

Can I use Light Turquois (Phthalo) instead of Aqua Alchemy?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Light Turquois (Phthalo) is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than Aqua Alchemy.

Can I use Aqua Alchemy instead of Light Turquois (Phthalo)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Aqua Alchemy is noticeably 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 Aqua Alchemy on the colour wheel See Light Turquois (Phthalo) on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Aqua Alchemy

Other Army Painter paints close to Light Turquois (Phthalo)

All matches: Aqua Alchemy equivalents · Light Turquois (Phthalo) equivalents

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