Light Turquois (Phthalo) vs Aquamarine

Light Turquois (Phthalo)

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#229084 (estimate)

Aquamarine

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color
Code
72.119
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#01c0cf (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 23.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Aquamarine is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Light Turquois (Phthalo).

Can I use Aquamarine instead of Light Turquois (Phthalo)?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Aquamarine is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Light Turquois (Phthalo).

Can I use Light Turquois (Phthalo) instead of Aquamarine?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Turquois (Phthalo) is noticeably darker, 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 Light Turquois (Phthalo) on the colour wheel See Aquamarine on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Light Turquois (Phthalo)

Other Golden paints close to Aquamarine

All matches: Light Turquois (Phthalo) equivalents · Aquamarine equivalents

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