Akhelian Green vs Dark Turquoise

Akhelian Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#1a7a6a (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 20.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Turquoise is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Akhelian Green.

Can I use Dark Turquoise instead of Akhelian Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Dark Turquoise is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Akhelian Green.

Can I use Akhelian Green instead of Dark Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Akhelian Green is a little lighter, more saturated, 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.

See Akhelian Green on the colour wheel See Dark Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Akhelian Green

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Turquoise

All matches: Akhelian Green equivalents · Dark Turquoise equivalents

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