Coal Black vs Turquoise

Coal Black

Brand
Formula P3
Range
Formula P3
Code
93046
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#185761 (estimate)

Turquoise

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color
Code
72.024
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#0b95b5 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 27.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Turquoise is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Coal Black.

Can I use Turquoise instead of Coal Black?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 28). Turquoise is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Coal Black.

Can I use Coal Black instead of Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Coal Black is noticeably darker, much 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 Coal Black on the colour wheel See Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Coal Black

Other Formula P3 paints close to Turquoise

All matches: Coal Black equivalents · Turquoise equivalents

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