Sky Blue Anodized Aluminum vs Hydra Turquoise

Sky Blue Anodized Aluminum

Brand
Tamiya
Range
PS Spray (polycarbonate)
Code
PS-49
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#82b8da (estimate)

Hydra Turquoise

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.132 Base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#148eaa (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 21.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Hydra Turquoise is noticeably darker, more saturated than Sky Blue Anodized Aluminum.

Can I use Hydra Turquoise instead of Sky Blue Anodized Aluminum?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Hydra Turquoise is noticeably darker, more saturated than Sky Blue Anodized Aluminum.

Can I use Sky Blue Anodized Aluminum instead of Hydra Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sky Blue Anodized Aluminum is noticeably lighter, 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 Sky Blue Anodized Aluminum on the colour wheel See Hydra Turquoise on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Sky Blue Anodized Aluminum

Other Tamiya paints close to Hydra Turquoise

All matches: Sky Blue Anodized Aluminum equivalents · Hydra Turquoise equivalents

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