Hydra Turquoise: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3038P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #149398 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.

Light Blue Green 70.753

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Caribbean Blue SC49

Scalecolor

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Blue Fs 35190 AK11878

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Cobalt Bluegreen

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 20.7 · different color

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Merfolk Turquoise

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Exact

Royal Cloak · WP1449

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Very close

Hydra Turqoise · WP1141

Army Painter · Warpaints

Very close

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) PB15.2

Kimera Kolors · Base Set

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Complementary paints

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

Pink

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Raging Rose

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Hydra Turquoise?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Army Painter Hydra Turquoise is Omega Blue (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).

What color is Hydra Turquoise?

Hydra Turquoise is a standard blue miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3038P. Its screen color is approximately #149398 with a matte finish.