What is the difference between JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue and Light Turquoise?

ΔE 14 (fair). Light Turquoise is noticeably darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Light Turquoise

JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-374
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #517ba7 (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 13.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Turquoise is noticeably darker, cooler than JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue.

Can I use Light Turquoise instead of JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Light Turquoise is noticeably darker, cooler than JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue.

Can I use JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue instead of Light Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is noticeably lighter, 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 JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue on the colour wheel See Light Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs UK Azure Blue (71.108)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Light Turquoise
JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Deep Sky Blue (70.844)Model Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Light Turquoise
JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Pastel Blue (70.901)Model Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Light Turquoise

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Light Turquoise

Light Turquoise vs Blue Gray (H-42)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue
Light Turquoise vs Air Superiority Blue (C-74)Mr. Color · ΔE 14, fair
Light Turquoise vs Intermediate Blue (C-72)Mr. Color · ΔE 15, loose

All matches: JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue equivalents · Light Turquoise equivalents