Hydra Turquoise vs Light Emerald

How close are they?

ΔE 14.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Emerald is a little darker, warmer than Hydra Turquoise.

Can I use Light Emerald instead of Hydra Turquoise?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Light Emerald is a little darker, warmer than Hydra Turquoise.

Can I use Hydra Turquoise instead of Light Emerald?

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.