Thousand Sons Blue vs Turquoise

How close are they?

ΔE 14.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Turquoise is more muted, cooler than Thousand Sons Blue.

Can I use Turquoise instead of Thousand Sons Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Turquoise is more muted, cooler than Thousand Sons Blue.

Can I use Thousand Sons Blue instead of Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Thousand Sons Blue is more saturated, 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.