Apothecary White vs Dark Turquoise

Apothecary White

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#d8d8d8 (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 50.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Turquoise is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Apothecary White.

Can I use Dark Turquoise instead of Apothecary White?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 51). Dark Turquoise is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Apothecary White.

Can I use Apothecary White instead of Dark Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Apothecary White is noticeably lighter, much 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 Apothecary White on the colour wheel See Dark Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Apothecary White

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Turquoise

All matches: Apothecary White equivalents · Dark Turquoise equivalents

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