Turnbull Turquoise vs Deep Black

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)

Deep Black

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Dipping Inks
Code
4238
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#272729 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Deep Black is noticeably darker, more muted than Turnbull Turquoise.

Can I use Deep Black instead of Turnbull Turquoise?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Deep Black is noticeably darker, more muted than Turnbull Turquoise.

Can I use Turnbull Turquoise instead of Deep Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Turnbull Turquoise is noticeably lighter, 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 Deep Black on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Turnbull Turquoise

Other Army Painter paints close to Deep Black

All matches: Turnbull Turquoise equivalents · Deep Black equivalents

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