Paint equivalent guide

Aquatic Turquoise Equivalent

AQUATIC TURQUOISE is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest AQUATIC TURQUOISE equivalent is Temple Gate Teal (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.2).
For the AQUATIC TURQUOISE equivalent Vallejo, Emerald (70.838) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 11.0).
The best AQUATIC TURQUOISE Army Painter equivalent is Temple Gate Teal (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.2).

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Top 4 closest equivalents

These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Temple Gate TealArmy Painter
ΔE 3.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Evergreen FogArmy Painter
ΔE 6.8significant colour distance -- test before committing
3
Pharaoh GuardArmy Painter
ΔE 7.0significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Guardian GreenArmy Painter
ΔE 7.2significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for AQUATIC TURQUOISE?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to AQUATIC TURQUOISE in the current local catalogue is Temple Gate Teal from Army Painter (Delta-E 3.18).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

What to check before replacing this base

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Frequently asked questions

AQUATIC TURQUOISE is a paint from AK Interactive. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.

The closest Vallejo option is Emerald (70.838) (Delta E 11.04).

Yes, AQUATIC TURQUOISE is currently part of the AK Interactive range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.

Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.

AQUATIC TURQUOISE is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest AQUATIC TURQUOISE equivalent is Temple Gate Teal (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.2).
For the AQUATIC TURQUOISE equivalent Vallejo, Emerald (70.838) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 11.0).
The best AQUATIC TURQUOISE Army Painter equivalent is Temple Gate Teal (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.2).

AQUATIC TURQUOISE is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest AQUATIC TURQUOISE equivalent is Temple Gate Teal (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.2. For a AQUATIC TURQUOISE equivalent Vallejo match, Emerald (70.838) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 11.0 is the closest pick. The best AQUATIC TURQUOISE Army Painter equivalent is Temple Gate Teal (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.2.

AQUATIC TURQUOISE Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Emerald (70.838) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 11.0.

AQUATIC TURQUOISE Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Temple Gate Teal (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.2.

AQUATIC TURQUOISE equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, AQUATIC TURQUOISE requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the teal range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Temple Gate Teal (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.2
  • Closest Vallejo option : Emerald (70.838) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 11.0
  • Closest Army Painter option : Temple Gate Teal (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.2

A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.

Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.

That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.