Paint equivalent guide

Hydra Turquoise (72.025) Equivalent

Hydra Turquoise (72.025) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Hydra Turquoise (72.025) equivalent is Turquoise (70.966) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.1).
For the Hydra Turquoise (72.025) equivalent Vallejo, Hawk Turquoise (72.024) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 0.1).
The best Hydra Turquoise (72.025) Army Painter equivalent is Hydra Turquoise (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.0).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Hydra Turquoise (72.025)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Hydra Turquoise (72.025) in the current local catalogue is Turquoise (70.966) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 3.07).

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

Hydra Turquoise (72.025) is a paint from Vallejo Game Color. 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 Hawk Turquoise (72.024) (Delta E 0.12).

Yes, Hydra Turquoise (72.025) is currently part of the Vallejo Game Color 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.

Hydra Turquoise (72.025) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Hydra Turquoise (72.025) equivalent is Turquoise (70.966) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.1).
For the Hydra Turquoise (72.025) equivalent Vallejo, Hawk Turquoise (72.024) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 0.1).
The best Hydra Turquoise (72.025) Army Painter equivalent is Hydra Turquoise (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.0).

Hydra Turquoise (72.025) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Hydra Turquoise (72.025) equivalent is Turquoise (70.966) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.1. For a Hydra Turquoise (72.025) equivalent Vallejo match, Hawk Turquoise (72.024) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 0.1 is the closest pick. The best Hydra Turquoise (72.025) Army Painter equivalent is Hydra Turquoise (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.0.

Hydra Turquoise (72.025) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Hawk Turquoise (72.024) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 0.1.

Hydra Turquoise (72.025) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Hydra Turquoise (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.0.

Hydra Turquoise (72.025) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Hydra Turquoise (72.025) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the teal range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Turquoise (70.966) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.1
  • Closest Vallejo option : Hawk Turquoise (72.024) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 0.1
  • Closest Army Painter option : Hydra Turquoise (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.0

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.