Turnbull Turquoise vs Basilicanum Grey

Turnbull Turquoise

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 2 Speedpaint
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#2a4b52 (estimate)

Basilicanum Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#6a6a6a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 19.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Basilicanum Grey is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Turnbull Turquoise.

Can I use Basilicanum Grey instead of Turnbull Turquoise?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Basilicanum Grey is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Turnbull Turquoise.

Can I use Turnbull Turquoise instead of Basilicanum Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Turnbull Turquoise is noticeably darker, 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 Turnbull Turquoise on the colour wheel See Basilicanum Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Turnbull Turquoise

Other Army Painter paints close to Basilicanum Grey

All matches: Turnbull Turquoise equivalents · Basilicanum Grey equivalents

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