Paint equivalent guide

Turquoise Equivalent

TURQUOISE is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest TURQUOISE equivalent is Sons of Horus Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.3).
For the TURQUOISE equivalent Vallejo, Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 11.2).
The best TURQUOISE Army Painter equivalent is Scarab Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.4).

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Top 4 closest equivalents

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

1
Sons of Horus GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Zima BlueGreen Stuff World
ΔE 5.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Waaagh! FleshCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 6.5significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Scaly GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 6.9significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for TURQUOISE?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to TURQUOISE in the current local catalogue is Sons of Horus Green from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 4.35).

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

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 Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Delta E 11.22).

Yes, 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.

TURQUOISE is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest TURQUOISE equivalent is Sons of Horus Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.3).
For the TURQUOISE equivalent Vallejo, Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 11.2).
The best TURQUOISE Army Painter equivalent is Scarab Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.4).

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

The closest TURQUOISE equivalent is Sons of Horus Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 4.3. For a TURQUOISE equivalent Vallejo match, Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 11.2 is the closest pick. The best TURQUOISE Army Painter equivalent is Scarab Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.4.

TURQUOISE Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 11.2.

TURQUOISE Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Scarab Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.4.

TURQUOISE equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Sons of Horus Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 4.3
  • Closest Vallejo option : Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 11.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Scarab Green (Army Painter) – ΔE 8.4

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.