Sparkling Amethyst vs Hydra Turquoise

Sparkling Amethyst

Brand
Reaper
Range
MSP Metallics
Code
09105
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#9599bb (estimate)

Hydra Turquoise

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.112 Light
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8bcfe1 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 27.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Hydra Turquoise is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Sparkling Amethyst.

Can I use Hydra Turquoise instead of Sparkling Amethyst?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 28). Hydra Turquoise is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Sparkling Amethyst.

Can I use Sparkling Amethyst instead of Hydra Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sparkling Amethyst 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 Sparkling Amethyst on the colour wheel See Hydra Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Sparkling Amethyst

Other Reaper paints close to Hydra Turquoise

All matches: Sparkling Amethyst equivalents · Hydra Turquoise equivalents

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