Paint equivalent guide

ARCHAIC/OLD TURQUOISE AK Interactive acrylic paint equivalents (#00383A)

ARCHAIC/OLD TURQUOISE is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest ARCHAIC/OLD TURQUOISE equivalent is Waaagh! Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.8).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for ARCHAIC/OLD TURQUOISE.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for ARCHAIC/OLD TURQUOISE.

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Top 3 closest equivalents

These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Seraphon Blue 1Warhammer
ΔE 3.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Green Morkshroom 1Warhammer
ΔE 4.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Craventhrone Cloak 2Warhammer
ΔE 4.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

Best equivalents by brand

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for ARCHAIC/OLD TURQUOISE?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to ARCHAIC/OLD TURQUOISE in the current local catalogue is Seraphon Blue 1 from Warhammer (Delta-E 3.68).

  • Closest overall: Seraphon Blue 1 (Warhammer, Delta-E 3.68)
  • Closest Vallejo: Black Green (70.980) (Delta-E 9.72)
  • Closest Army Painter: Scarab Green (Delta-E 5.98)

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

Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:

  • Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
  • Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
  • Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
  • Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
  • Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
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Frequently asked questions

ARCHAIC/OLD 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.

No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.

Yes, ARCHAIC/OLD 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.

ARCHAIC/OLD TURQUOISE is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest ARCHAIC/OLD TURQUOISE equivalent is Waaagh! Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.8).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for ARCHAIC/OLD TURQUOISE.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for ARCHAIC/OLD TURQUOISE.

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

The closest ARCHAIC/OLD TURQUOISE equivalent is Waaagh! Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 3.8. No close Vallejo equivalent found for ARCHAIC/OLD TURQUOISE. No close Army Painter equivalent found for ARCHAIC/OLD TURQUOISE.

ARCHAIC/OLD TURQUOISE Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for ARCHAIC/OLD TURQUOISE.

ARCHAIC/OLD TURQUOISE Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for ARCHAIC/OLD TURQUOISE.

ARCHAIC/OLD TURQUOISE equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Waaagh! Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 3.8
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent

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.

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