Basilicanum Grey vs Heretic Turquoise

Basilicanum Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#6a6a6a (estimate)

Heretic Turquoise

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Xpress Color
Code
72.481
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#1a4947 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 23.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Heretic Turquoise is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Basilicanum Grey.

Can I use Heretic Turquoise instead of Basilicanum Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Heretic Turquoise is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Basilicanum Grey.

Can I use Basilicanum Grey instead of Heretic Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Basilicanum Grey 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 Basilicanum Grey on the colour wheel See Heretic Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Basilicanum Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Heretic Turquoise

All matches: Basilicanum Grey equivalents · Heretic Turquoise equivalents

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