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TURQUOISE · AK Interactive · ΔE 9.21
Deep Azure · Army Painter · ΔE 1.75
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TURQUOISE · AK Interactive · ΔE 9.21
Deep Azure · Army Painter · ΔE 1.75
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Thunderhawk Blue | 5.11 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Sons of Horus Green | 5.21 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Scaly Green | 5.47 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Ahriman Blue | 6.29 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Akhelian Green | 7.55 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Gryph-Charger Grey | 9.09 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | TURQUOISE | 9.21 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Deep Azure | 1.75 | Excellent |
As a layer paint, this colour is formulated for translucency and smooth transitions over an existing basecoat. Teal and blue-green colours are prized for cold armour, gemstone effects, and Tzeentchian magic.
The closest Sotek Green equivalent is TURQUOISE (AK Interactive) (ΔE 9.2).
Sotek Green is a layer from Citadel (Games Workshop), commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
This paint is typically used for:
Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around medium, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.
Consider the following when working with this paint:
A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.
For best results with Sotek Green on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.
Choosing the right Sotek Green equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.
A useful paint guide should connect colour accuracy, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Use Sotek Green as your main layer colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. Thin it moderately. Good companion colours include Stegadon Scale Green, Temple Guard Blue, Coelia Greenshade and Nuln Oil.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
Use Sotek Green as your main layer colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. Thin it moderately. Good companion colours include Stegadon Scale Green, Temple Guard Blue, Coelia Greenshade and Nuln Oil.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.