Intermediate Blue vs Light Turquoise

Intermediate Blue

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-72
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#315163 (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 15.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Light Turquoise is a little lighter, much more saturated than Intermediate Blue.

Can I use Light Turquoise instead of Intermediate Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Light Turquoise is a little lighter, much more saturated than Intermediate Blue.

Can I use Intermediate Blue instead of Light Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Intermediate Blue is a little darker, 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 Intermediate Blue on the colour wheel See Light Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Intermediate Blue

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Light Turquoise

All matches: Intermediate Blue equivalents · Light Turquoise equivalents

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