Light Turquois (Phthalo) vs Light Blue Green

Light Turquois (Phthalo)

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

Light Blue Green

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.753
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3a9ea6 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Blue Green is a little lighter, cooler than Light Turquois (Phthalo).

Can I use Light Blue Green instead of Light Turquois (Phthalo)?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Light Blue Green is a little lighter, cooler than Light Turquois (Phthalo).

Can I use Light Turquois (Phthalo) instead of Light Blue Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Turquois (Phthalo) is a little darker, 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 Light Blue Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Light Turquois (Phthalo)

Other Golden paints close to Light Blue Green

All matches: Light Turquois (Phthalo) equivalents · Light Blue Green equivalents

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