Sons of Horus Green vs Light Turquois (Phthalo)

Sons of Horus Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a6a5a (estimate)

Light Turquois (Phthalo)

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#229084 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Light Turquois (Phthalo) is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Sons of Horus Green.

Can I use Light Turquois (Phthalo) instead of Sons of Horus Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Light Turquois (Phthalo) is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Sons of Horus Green.

Can I use Sons of Horus Green instead of Light Turquois (Phthalo)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sons of Horus Green is noticeably darker, more muted, 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 Sons of Horus Green on the colour wheel See Light Turquois (Phthalo) on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Sons of Horus Green

Other Citadel paints close to Light Turquois (Phthalo)

All matches: Sons of Horus Green equivalents · Light Turquois (Phthalo) equivalents

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