Indian Turquoise: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.071. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #9BD5D9 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 5.5 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Ion Blue

Wave 3

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Grey Blue 055

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Ulthuan Grey

Layer

ΔE 9.1 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 20.4 · different color

Similar paints

Marine Mist · WP3042P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Verdigris Glaze · 70.832

Vallejo · Model Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

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Complementary paints

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

Dark Crimson

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

Dark Shadow Flesh

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Indian Turquoise?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Indian Turquoise is Marine Mist (WP3042P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.1 (close match).

What color is Indian Turquoise?

Indian Turquoise is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.071. Its screen color is approximately #9BD5D9 with a unknown finish.