Temple Guard Blue vs Phthalo Turquoise Light

Temple Guard Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2a7a9a (estimate)

Phthalo Turquoise Light

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Expert Acrylics
Code
E019
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4a8aa0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Phthalo Turquoise Light is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Temple Guard Blue.

Can I use Phthalo Turquoise Light instead of Temple Guard Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Phthalo Turquoise Light is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Temple Guard Blue.

Can I use Temple Guard Blue instead of Phthalo Turquoise Light?

The same difference applies the other way round: Temple Guard Blue is a little darker, more saturated, 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 Temple Guard Blue on the colour wheel See Phthalo Turquoise Light on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Temple Guard Blue

Other Citadel paints close to Phthalo Turquoise Light

All matches: Temple Guard Blue equivalents · Phthalo Turquoise Light equivalents

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