What is the difference between RLM 78 Light Blue and Turquoise?

ΔE 15 (loose). Turquoise is a little darker, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 78 Light Blue vs Turquoise

RLM 78 Light Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-418
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #70a8bd (estimate)

Turquoise

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.024
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #0b95b5 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Turquoise is a little darker, much more saturated than RLM 78 Light Blue.

Can I use Turquoise instead of RLM 78 Light Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Turquoise is a little darker, much more saturated than RLM 78 Light Blue.

Can I use RLM 78 Light Blue instead of Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 78 Light Blue 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 RLM 78 Light Blue on the colour wheel See Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 78 Light Blue

RLM 78 Light Blue vs Unders. Blue “Faded” (71.332)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Turquoise
RLM 78 Light Blue vs Sky Blue (70.961)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Turquoise
RLM 78 Light Blue vs Steel Grey (72.102)Game Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Turquoise

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Turquoise

Turquoise vs Interior Blue Soviet (C-392)Mr. Color · ΔE 6, very close · closer than RLM 78 Light Blue
Turquoise vs Barley Gray BS4800/18B21 (H-334)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 16, loose
Turquoise vs Air Superiority Blue (C-74)Mr. Color · ΔE 18, loose

All matches: RLM 78 Light Blue equivalents · Turquoise equivalents