Turnbull Turquoise vs Caribbean Turquoise

How close are they?

ΔE 5.3, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Caribbean Turquoise is more saturated, cooler than Turnbull Turquoise.

Can I use Caribbean Turquoise instead of Turnbull Turquoise?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Caribbean Turquoise is more saturated, cooler than Turnbull Turquoise.

Can I use Turnbull Turquoise instead of Caribbean Turquoise?

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

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.