Turquoise's approximate swatch sits in the teal family: dark in tone, vivid in saturation, cool in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Angel Green and Jade Green, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. Green Stuff World Arachnid Green is a close digital color candidate at 90 percent within the same broad paint-type group. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Turquoise equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Turquoise with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Green Stuff World equivalent: Green Stuff World Arachnid Green, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.9).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Turquoise, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Deep Azure, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.3).
- From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Coal Black, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.7).
- Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Jade, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.0).
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Waaagh! Flesh, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.0).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.9. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Green Stuff World
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
Scale75
Humbrol
Two Thin Coats
Revell
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Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Vallejo Turquoise?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Green Stuff World Arachnid Green at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Turquoise?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Deep Azure at 79% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Turquoise?
The approximate digital swatch for Turquoise is a dark vivid teal with a cool undertone (hex #004145). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Turquoise with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Jade Green for a lighter step and Angel Green for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.