Paint equivalent guide

Turnbull Turquoise Army Painter speedpaint paint equivalents (#2A4B52)

Turnbull Turquoise is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Turnbull Turquoise equivalent is Terradon Turquoise (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 7.1).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Turnbull Turquoise.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Turnbull Turquoise is Tenebrous Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 13.3).

Army Painter speedpaint #2A4B52

Top 4 closest equivalents

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

1
Terradon TurquoiseCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.1significant colour distance -- test before committing
2
Nighthaunt GloomCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 10.0significant colour distance -- test before committing
3
Space Wolves GreyCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 12.7significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Basilicanum GreyCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 17.1significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Turnbull Turquoise?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Turnbull Turquoise in the current local catalogue is Terradon Turquoise from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 7.09).

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:

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Frequently asked questions

Turnbull Turquoise 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.

No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.

Yes, Turnbull Turquoise 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.

Turnbull Turquoise is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Turnbull Turquoise equivalent is Terradon Turquoise (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 7.1).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Turnbull Turquoise.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Turnbull Turquoise is Tenebrous Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 13.3).

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

The closest Turnbull Turquoise equivalent is Terradon Turquoise (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 7.1. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Turnbull Turquoise. For Army Painter, the closest match to Turnbull Turquoise is Tenebrous Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 13.3.

Turnbull Turquoise Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Turnbull Turquoise.

Turnbull Turquoise Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Tenebrous Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 13.3.

Turnbull Turquoise equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Terradon Turquoise (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 7.1
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Closest Army Painter option : Tenebrous Grey (Army Painter) – ΔE 13.3

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.