What is the difference between Turquois (Phthalo) and USAF Light Blue?

ΔE 15 (loose). USAF Light Blue is a little lighter, more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Turquois (Phthalo) vs USAF Light Blue

Turquois (Phthalo)

Brand: Golden
Range: Heavy Body Acrylics
Code: PG7 / PB15:3
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #065d6a (estimate)

USAF Light Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.111
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4d6476 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. USAF Light Blue is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Turquois (Phthalo).

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

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). USAF Light Blue is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Turquois (Phthalo).

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Turquois (Phthalo) is a little darker, 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.

See Turquois (Phthalo) on the colour wheel See USAF Light Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Turquois (Phthalo)

Turquois (Phthalo) vs Blue Green (70.808)Model Color · ΔE 13, fair · closer than USAF Light Blue
Turquois (Phthalo) vs Scurvy Green (72.027)Game Color · ΔE 13, fair · closer than USAF Light Blue
Turquois (Phthalo) vs Faded P.R.U. Blue (71.109)Model Air · ΔE 14, fair · closer than USAF Light Blue

Other Golden paints close to USAF Light Blue

USAF Light Blue vs N4 Neutral GrayHeavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Turquois (Phthalo)
USAF Light Blue vs Cobalt Turquois (PB36)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 16, loose
USAF Light Blue vs N5 Neutral GrayHeavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 16, loose

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