The stored digital swatch for Hydra Turquoise is a mid-tone vivid teal with a cool undertone. The leading same-type candidate, Vallejo Light Emerald, scores 85 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. Digital color suggestions within The Army Painter are Temple Gate Teal for a darker step and Talisman Teal for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Hydra Turquoise equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Hydra Turquoise. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Light Emerald, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Antiquity Green, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Meredius Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Blue-Green, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
In the digital values, Vallejo Light Emerald is slightly darker. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
AK Interactive
Scale75
Citadel
Humbrol
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Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Hydra Turquoise?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Light Emerald at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Hydra Turquoise?
The approximate digital swatch for Hydra Turquoise is a mid-tone vivid teal with a cool undertone (hex #00827E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Hydra Turquoise with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Talisman Teal for a lighter step and Temple Gate Teal for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.