Turnbull Turquoise vs Green Shark Skin

How close are they?

ΔE 11.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Green Shark Skin is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Turnbull Turquoise.

Can I use Green Shark Skin instead of Turnbull Turquoise?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Green Shark Skin is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Turnbull Turquoise.

Can I use Turnbull Turquoise instead of Green Shark Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Turnbull Turquoise is a little darker, 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.