Archaic Turquoise: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11172. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #003839 finish matte type color family Blue

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Misfits Green SFG10

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference

Vallejo

Scurvy Green 72.027

Game Color

ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Traitor Green

Wave 3

ΔE 9.5 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Cobalt Bluegreen

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 13.1 · different color

Similar paints

Waaagh! Flesh

Citadel · Base

Turquoise -76- · AK3068

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Approximate

Midnight Blue · 85.070

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Archaic Turquoise, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Mossy Green WP3066P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Pure Black -84- AK3084

AK Interactive · Figures Series

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Archaic Turquoise pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Dead Red

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Fluorescent Red

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Archaic Turquoise?

The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Archaic Turquoise is Waaagh! Flesh (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.3 (close match).

What color is Archaic Turquoise?

Archaic Turquoise is a standard blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11172. Its screen color is approximately #003839 with a matte finish.