What is the difference between Silver Grey and Light Turquoise?

ΔE 18 (loose). Light Turquoise is a little darker, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Silver Grey vs Light Turquoise

Silver Grey

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #556b78 (estimate)

Light Turquoise

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.840
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #08668a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Light Turquoise is a little darker, much more saturated than Silver Grey.

Can I use Light Turquoise instead of Silver Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Light Turquoise is a little darker, much more saturated than Silver Grey.

Can I use Silver Grey instead of Light Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Silver Grey is a little lighter, much more muted.

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 Silver Grey on the colour wheel See Light Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Silver Grey

Silver Grey vs Faded P.R.U. Blue (71.109)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Light Turquoise
Silver Grey vs Intermediate Blue (71.299)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Light Turquoise
Silver Grey vs USAF Light Blue (71.111)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Light Turquoise

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Light Turquoise

Light Turquoise vs Sea Blue (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Silver Grey
Light Turquoise vs Cold Armour (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 21, loose
Light Turquoise vs Turquoise Deep (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 23, loose

All matches: Silver Grey equivalents · Light Turquoise equivalents