Turnbull Turquoise vs Dark Turquoise

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)

Dark Turquoise

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
1-Step
Code
522
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#1a6a78 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Turquoise is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Turnbull Turquoise.

Can I use Dark Turquoise instead of Turnbull Turquoise?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Dark Turquoise is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Turnbull Turquoise.

Can I use Turnbull Turquoise instead of Dark Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Turnbull Turquoise is noticeably darker, more muted.

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 Dark Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Turnbull Turquoise

Other Army Painter paints close to Dark Turquoise

All matches: Turnbull Turquoise equivalents · Dark Turquoise equivalents

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