What is the difference between Hydra Turquoise and Emerald Scream?

ΔE 20 (loose). Emerald Scream is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Hydra Turquoise vs Emerald Scream

Hydra Turquoise

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #0a8a98 (estimate)

Emerald Scream

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1a816f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 19.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Emerald Scream is a little darker, warmer than Hydra Turquoise.

Can I use Emerald Scream instead of Hydra Turquoise?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Emerald Scream is a little darker, warmer than Hydra Turquoise.

Can I use Hydra Turquoise instead of Emerald Scream?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hydra Turquoise is a little lighter, cooler.

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 Hydra Turquoise on the colour wheel See Emerald Scream on the colour wheel

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Hydra Turquoise

Hydra Turquoise vs Lucky 38Bear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Emerald Scream
Hydra Turquoise vs Freezing MoonBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Emerald Scream
Hydra Turquoise vs Forest of ShadowsBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 22, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Emerald Scream

Emerald Scream vs Wizards OrbWarpaints Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Hydra Turquoise
Emerald Scream vs Majestic FortressWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Hydra Turquoise
Emerald Scream vs Elemental BoltWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Hydra Turquoise

All matches: Hydra Turquoise equivalents · Emerald Scream equivalents