Paint equivalent guide

Turquoise Ink Equivalent

TURQUOISE INK is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest TURQUOISE INK equivalent is Scaly Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.6).
For the TURQUOISE INK equivalent Vallejo, Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 12.6).
The best TURQUOISE INK Army Painter equivalent is Temple Gate Teal (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.9).

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Top 4 closest equivalents

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

1
Scaly GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 1.6slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Sons of Horus GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 6.1significant colour distance -- test before committing
3
Temple Gate TealArmy Painter
ΔE 6.9significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Sotek GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.0significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for TURQUOISE INK?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to TURQUOISE INK in the current local catalogue is Scaly Green from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 1.56).

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.

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Frequently asked questions

TURQUOISE INK 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 12.62).

Yes, TURQUOISE INK 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 INK is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest TURQUOISE INK equivalent is Scaly Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.6).
For the TURQUOISE INK equivalent Vallejo, Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 12.6).
The best TURQUOISE INK Army Painter equivalent is Temple Gate Teal (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.9).

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

The closest TURQUOISE INK equivalent is Scaly Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 1.6. For a TURQUOISE INK equivalent Vallejo match, Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 12.6 is the closest pick. The best TURQUOISE INK Army Painter equivalent is Temple Gate Teal (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.9.

TURQUOISE INK Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 12.6.

TURQUOISE INK Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Temple Gate Teal (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.9.

TURQUOISE INK equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Scaly Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 1.6
  • Closest Vallejo option : Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 12.6
  • Closest Army Painter option : Temple Gate Teal (Army Painter) – ΔE 6.9

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.