Transparent Black vs Ink Dark Turquoise

Transparent Black

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Transparents
Code
053
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#1a1a1a (estimate)

Ink Dark Turquoise

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color Ink
Code
72.084
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#143736 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ink Dark Turquoise is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Transparent Black.

Can I use Ink Dark Turquoise instead of Transparent Black?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Ink Dark Turquoise is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Transparent Black.

Can I use Transparent Black instead of Ink Dark Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Transparent Black is noticeably 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 Transparent Black on the colour wheel See Ink Dark Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Transparent Black

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Ink Dark Turquoise

All matches: Transparent Black equivalents · Ink Dark Turquoise equivalents

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