Iron Wolf vs Turquois (Phthalo)

Iron Wolf

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3a5668 (estimate)

Turquois (Phthalo)

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Code
PG7 / PB15:3
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#065d6a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Turquois (Phthalo) is more saturated, warmer than Iron Wolf.

Can I use Turquois (Phthalo) instead of Iron Wolf?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Turquois (Phthalo) is more saturated, warmer than Iron Wolf.

Can I use Iron Wolf instead of Turquois (Phthalo)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Iron Wolf is more muted, 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 Iron Wolf on the colour wheel See Turquois (Phthalo) on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Iron Wolf

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