What is the difference between Ocean Light and Turquoise?

ΔE 15 (fair). Turquoise is noticeably darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ocean Light vs Turquoise

Ocean Light

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA32
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #63b5da (estimate)

Turquoise

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

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Turquoise is noticeably darker, warmer than Ocean Light.

Can I use Turquoise instead of Ocean Light?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Turquoise is noticeably darker, warmer than Ocean Light.

Can I use Ocean Light instead of Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ocean Light is noticeably lighter, cooler.

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 Ocean Light on the colour wheel See Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Ocean Light

Ocean Light vs Sky Blue (70.961)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Turquoise
Ocean Light vs Light Sea Blue (71.089)Model Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Turquoise
Ocean Light vs Electric Blue (72.023)Game Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Turquoise

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Turquoise

Turquoise vs Spectral Blue (NA28)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Ocean Light
Turquoise vs Spirit Blue (NA30)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Ocean Light
Turquoise vs Dragon Blue (NA26)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 30, loose

All matches: Ocean Light equivalents · Turquoise equivalents