Nocturne Green vs Turquoise

Nocturne Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a4a5a (estimate)

Turquoise

Brand
Scale75
Range
Scalecolor Artist
Code
Artist
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#055a76 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Turquoise is a little lighter, more saturated than Nocturne Green.

Can I use Turquoise instead of Nocturne Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Turquoise is a little lighter, more saturated than Nocturne Green.

Can I use Nocturne Green instead of Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nocturne Green is a little 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 Nocturne Green on the colour wheel See Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Scale75 paints close to Nocturne Green

Other Citadel paints close to Turquoise

All matches: Nocturne Green equivalents · Turquoise equivalents

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