Hydra Turquoise vs IJN Gray Green Nakajima

Hydra Turquoise

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#008f94 (estimate)

IJN Gray Green Nakajima

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-56
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6ca097 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. IJN Gray Green Nakajima is a little lighter, much more muted, warmer than Hydra Turquoise.

Can I use IJN Gray Green Nakajima instead of Hydra Turquoise?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). IJN Gray Green Nakajima is a little lighter, much more muted, warmer than Hydra Turquoise.

Can I use Hydra Turquoise instead of IJN Gray Green Nakajima?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hydra Turquoise is a little darker, much more saturated, 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 IJN Gray Green Nakajima on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Hydra Turquoise

Other Army Painter paints close to IJN Gray Green Nakajima

All matches: Hydra Turquoise equivalents · IJN Gray Green Nakajima equivalents

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