Temple Guard Blue vs Turquoise

Temple Guard Blue

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

Turquoise

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
054
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1aa0b8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Turquoise is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Temple Guard Blue.

Can I use Turquoise instead of Temple Guard Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Turquoise is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Temple Guard Blue.

Can I use Temple Guard Blue instead of Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Temple Guard Blue is noticeably darker, more muted, 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 Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Temple Guard Blue

Other Citadel paints close to Turquoise

All matches: Temple Guard Blue equivalents · Turquoise equivalents

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