What is the difference between Ashen Blue and Turquoise?

ΔE 21 (loose). Turquoise is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ashen Blue vs Turquoise

Ashen Blue

Brand: Reaper
Range: Master Series Paints
Code: 09057
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #476e80 (estimate)

Turquoise

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

How close are they?

ΔE 21.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Turquoise is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Ashen Blue.

Can I use Turquoise instead of Ashen Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Turquoise is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Ashen Blue.

Can I use Ashen Blue instead of Turquoise?

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

Other Vallejo paints close to Ashen Blue

Ashen Blue vs IDF Blue (71.113)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Turquoise
Ashen Blue vs Faded P.R.U. Blue (71.109)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Turquoise
Ashen Blue vs USAF Light Blue (71.111)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Turquoise

Other Reaper paints close to Turquoise

Turquoise vs Sky Blue (09018)Master Series Paints · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Ashen Blue
Turquoise vs Surf Aqua (09078)Master Series Paints · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Ashen Blue
Turquoise vs Weathered Blue (09153)Master Series Paints · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Ashen Blue

All matches: Ashen Blue equivalents · Turquoise equivalents