Shieldwall Blue vs Dark Turquoise

Shieldwall Blue

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#009fc7 (estimate)

Dark Turquoise

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
S34
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1b6e84 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 21.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Turquoise is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Shieldwall Blue.

Can I use Dark Turquoise instead of Shieldwall Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Dark Turquoise is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Shieldwall Blue.

Can I use Shieldwall Blue instead of Dark Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Shieldwall Blue is noticeably lighter, 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 Shieldwall Blue on the colour wheel See Dark Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Shieldwall Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Dark Turquoise

All matches: Shieldwall Blue equivalents · Dark Turquoise equivalents

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