What is the difference between Dewpath and Teal?

ΔE 17 (loose). Teal is noticeably lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Dewpath vs Teal

Dewpath

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 3
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #178586 (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 17.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Teal is noticeably lighter, cooler than Dewpath.

Can I use Teal instead of Dewpath?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Teal is noticeably lighter, cooler than Dewpath.

Can I use Dewpath instead of Teal?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dewpath is noticeably darker, 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 Dewpath on the colour wheel See Teal on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Dewpath

Dewpath vs Light Turquois (Phthalo)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 9, close · closer than Teal
Dewpath vs Cobalt Turquois (PB36)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Teal
Dewpath vs Turquois (Phthalo) (PG7 / PB15:3)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 18, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Teal

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

All matches: Dewpath equivalents · Teal equivalents