What is the difference between Skink Blue and Dark Turquoise?

ΔE 18 (loose). Dark Turquoise is noticeably darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Skink Blue vs Dark Turquoise

Skink Blue

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4a9ab8 (estimate)

Dark Turquoise

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Standard / Signature / AMP
Code: S34
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1b6e84 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Turquoise is noticeably darker, warmer than Skink Blue.

Can I use Dark Turquoise instead of Skink Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Dark Turquoise is noticeably darker, warmer than Skink Blue.

Can I use Skink Blue instead of Dark Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Skink Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler.

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 Skink Blue on the colour wheel See Dark Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Skink Blue

Skink Blue vs Phthalo Turquoise Light (E019)Expert Acrylics · ΔE 8, close · closer than Dark Turquoise
Skink Blue vs Turquoise (054)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 10, close · closer than Dark Turquoise
Skink Blue vs Grey Blue (055)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Dark Turquoise

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Turquoise

Dark Turquoise vs Temple Guard BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 8, close · closer than Skink Blue
Dark Turquoise vs Temple Guard BlueColour: Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Skink Blue
Dark Turquoise vs Ahriman BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 8, close · closer than Skink Blue

All matches: Skink Blue equivalents · Dark Turquoise equivalents