Paint equivalent guide

Temple Gate Teal Equivalent

Temple Gate Teal is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Temple Gate Teal equivalent is AQUATIC TURQUOISE (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.2).
For the Temple Gate Teal equivalent Vallejo, Deep Green (70.970) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 12.0).
The best Temple Gate Teal Army Painter equivalent is Guardian Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.8).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
AQUATIC TURQUOISEAK Interactive
ΔE 3.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
IJN D2 Green BlackAK Interactive
ΔE 5.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Dark Angels Green FoundationCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 5.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
EMERALD GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 6.3significant colour distance -- test before committing
5
TURQUOISE INKAK Interactive
ΔE 6.9significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Temple Gate Teal?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Temple Gate Teal in the current local catalogue is AQUATIC TURQUOISE from AK Interactive (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

Temple Gate Teal is a paint from Army Painter. 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 Deep Green (70.970) (Delta E 11.99).

Yes, Temple Gate Teal is currently part of the Army Painter 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.

Temple Gate Teal is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Temple Gate Teal equivalent is AQUATIC TURQUOISE (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.2).
For the Temple Gate Teal equivalent Vallejo, Deep Green (70.970) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 12.0).
The best Temple Gate Teal Army Painter equivalent is Guardian Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.8).

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

The closest Temple Gate Teal equivalent is AQUATIC TURQUOISE (AK Interactive) with Delta E 3.2. For a Temple Gate Teal equivalent Vallejo match, Deep Green (70.970) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 12.0 is the closest pick. The best Temple Gate Teal Army Painter equivalent is Guardian Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.8.

Temple Gate Teal Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Deep Green (70.970) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 12.0.

Temple Gate Teal Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Guardian Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.8.

Temple Gate Teal equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : AQUATIC TURQUOISE (AK Interactive) – ΔE 3.2
  • Closest Vallejo option : Deep Green (70.970) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 12.0
  • Closest Army Painter option : Guardian Green (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.8

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.