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Turquoise Siren Army Painter warpaint fanatic paint equivalents (#25A9AE)

Turquoise Siren is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Turquoise Siren equivalent is Moonstone Grey (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 4.5).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Turquoise Siren is Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.8).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Turquoise Siren.

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Moonstone GreyGreen Stuff World
ΔE 4.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Verdigris (72.096)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 4.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Turquoise (70.966)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Hydra Turquoise (72.025)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 5.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
Hawk Turquoise (72.024)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 5.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Turquoise Siren?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Turquoise Siren in the current local catalogue is Moonstone Grey from Green Stuff World (Delta-E 4.47).

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

Turquoise Siren 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 Verdigris (72.096) (Delta E 4.80).

Yes, Turquoise Siren 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.

Turquoise Siren is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Turquoise Siren equivalent is Moonstone Grey (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 4.5).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Turquoise Siren is Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.8).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Turquoise Siren.

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

The closest Turquoise Siren equivalent is Moonstone Grey (Green Stuff World) with Delta E 4.5. For Vallejo, the closest match to Turquoise Siren is Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.8. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Turquoise Siren.

Turquoise Siren Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.8.

Turquoise Siren Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Turquoise Siren.

Turquoise Siren equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Moonstone Grey (Green Stuff World) – ΔE 4.5
  • Closest Vallejo option : Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 4.8
  • 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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