Dragon Blue vs Turquoise

Dragon Blue

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA26
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#28665f (estimate)

Turquoise

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

How close are they?

ΔE 29.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Turquoise is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Dragon Blue.

Can I use Turquoise instead of Dragon Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 30). Turquoise is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Dragon Blue.

Can I use Dragon Blue instead of Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dragon Blue is noticeably darker, more muted, 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 Dragon Blue on the colour wheel See Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Dragon Blue

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Turquoise

All matches: Dragon Blue equivalents · Turquoise equivalents

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