What is the difference between Meredius Blue and Turquoise?

ΔE 20 (loose). Turquoise is noticeably darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Meredius Blue vs Turquoise

Meredius Blue

Brand: Formula P3
Range: Formula P3
Code: 93048
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #29b4b9 (estimate)

Turquoise

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

How close are they?

ΔE 20.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Turquoise is noticeably darker, cooler than Meredius Blue.

Can I use Turquoise instead of Meredius Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Turquoise is noticeably darker, cooler than Meredius Blue.

Can I use Meredius Blue instead of Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Meredius Blue is noticeably 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 Meredius Blue on the colour wheel See Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Meredius Blue

Meredius Blue vs Aquamarine (72.119)Game Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Turquoise
Meredius Blue vs Light Blue Green (70.753)Model Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Turquoise
Meredius Blue vs Jade Green (72.026)Game Color · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Turquoise

Other Formula P3 paints close to Turquoise

Turquoise vs Trollblood Base (93047)Formula P3 · ΔE 9, close · closer than Meredius Blue
Turquoise vs Coal Black (93046)Formula P3 · ΔE 28, loose
Turquoise vs Ironhull Grey (93044)Formula P3 · ΔE 29, loose

All matches: Meredius Blue equivalents · Turquoise equivalents