What is the difference between The Fang and Turquoise?

ΔE 10 (fair). Turquoise is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

The Fang vs Turquoise

The Fang

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3a5a7a (estimate)

Turquoise

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.966
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1d445f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Turquoise is a little darker, cooler than The Fang.

Can I use Turquoise instead of The Fang?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Turquoise is a little darker, cooler than The Fang.

Can I use The Fang instead of Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: The Fang is a little lighter, 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 The Fang on the colour wheel See Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to The Fang

The Fang vs Abyssal Turquoise (72.120)Game Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Turquoise
The Fang vs Grey Blue (70.943)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Turquoise
The Fang vs Dark Blue RLM24 (71.266)Model Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Turquoise

Other Citadel paints close to Turquoise

Turquoise vs Thunderhawk BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 4, very close · closer than The Fang
Turquoise vs Nocturne GreenColour: Base · ΔE 9, close · closer than The Fang
Turquoise vs Incubi DarknessColour: Base · ΔE 9, close · closer than The Fang

All matches: The Fang equivalents · Turquoise equivalents