Cold Open vs Hydra Turquoise

How close are they?

ΔE 16.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Hydra Turquoise is a little lighter, cooler than Cold Open.

Can I use Hydra Turquoise instead of Cold Open?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Hydra Turquoise is a little lighter, cooler than Cold Open.

Can I use Cold Open instead of Hydra Turquoise?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cold Open is a little darker, 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.