What is the difference between Aqua Alchemy and Teal?

ΔE 24 (loose). Teal is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Aqua Alchemy vs Teal

Aqua Alchemy

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

Teal

Brand: Golden
Range: Heavy Body Acrylics
Code: PW6 / PG7 / PB15:3
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #41adbc (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 24.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Teal is more muted, cooler than Aqua Alchemy.

Can I use Teal instead of Aqua Alchemy?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Teal is more muted, cooler than Aqua Alchemy.

Can I use Aqua Alchemy instead of Teal?

The same difference applies the other way round: Aqua Alchemy is 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 Teal on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Aqua Alchemy

Aqua Alchemy vs Light Turquois (Phthalo)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Teal
Aqua Alchemy vs Viridian Green Hue (PW6 / PB15:3 / PY150 / PBr7)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Teal
Aqua Alchemy vs Cobalt Teal (PG50)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 21, loose · closer than Teal

Other Army Painter paints close to Teal

Teal vs Toxic MistWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Aqua Alchemy
Teal vs Turquoise SirenWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Aqua Alchemy
Teal vs Royal CloakWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 7, close · closer than Aqua Alchemy

All matches: Aqua Alchemy equivalents · Teal equivalents