Desert Turquoise: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.078. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #018D8C finish unknown 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 5.6 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Blue-Green AK11169

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Arphen Jade SFG28

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Cobalt Bluegreen

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 19.2 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Turquoise 054

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Shadow · step 1 of 2

Star Blue AK11185

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Complementary paints

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

Dead Red

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Raging Rouge

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Desert Turquoise?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Desert Turquoise is Royal Cloak (WP1449, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.0 (close match).

What color is Desert Turquoise?

Desert Turquoise is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.078. Its screen color is approximately #018D8C with a unknown finish.