Shieldwall Blue vs Phthalo Turquoise Light

Shieldwall Blue

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

Phthalo Turquoise Light

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Expert Acrylics
Code
E019
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4a8aa0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Phthalo Turquoise Light is a little darker, much more muted than Shieldwall Blue.

Can I use Phthalo Turquoise Light instead of Shieldwall Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Phthalo Turquoise Light is a little darker, much more muted than Shieldwall Blue.

Can I use Shieldwall Blue instead of Phthalo Turquoise Light?

The same difference applies the other way round: Shieldwall Blue is a little lighter, much more saturated.

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 Phthalo Turquoise Light on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Shieldwall Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Phthalo Turquoise Light

All matches: Shieldwall Blue equivalents · Phthalo Turquoise Light equivalents

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