The stored digital swatch for Dark Turquoise is a dark vivid teal with a cool undertone. Waaagh! Flesh from Citadel scores 89 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. The catalog suggests Angel Green as a darker color and Luftwaffe Green as a lighter color to test, both from Vallejo. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Dark Turquoise equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Dark Turquoise with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Waaagh! Flesh, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.1).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Archaic Turquoise, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
- From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Arachnid Green, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.7).
- The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Coal Black, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
- Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Jade, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Scarab Green, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.1 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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.
Citadel
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
The Army Painter
Scale75
Humbrol
Revell
Two Thin Coats
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Found in 4 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 Vallejo Dark Turquoise?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Waaagh! Flesh at 89% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Dark Turquoise?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Turquoise is a dark vivid teal with a cool undertone (hex #043F3D). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Turquoise with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Luftwaffe Green for a lighter step and Angel Green for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.