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Light Turquoise: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.840. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #006989 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.

Army Painter
Tidal Blue WP3033P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 2.9 · close match
Citadel
Ahriman Blue
Layer
ΔE 3.6 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) PB15.2
Base Set
ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Intense Blue -77- AK3069
Figures Series
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Innsmouth Blue SFG46
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Rogue Hobbies Dark Turquoise S34
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Enchantment Blue
Wave 3
ΔE 10.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Tidal Blue · WP3033P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Approximate
Ahriman Blue
Citadel · Layer
Approximate
Turquoise · 85.079
Vallejo · Arte Deco
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Turquoise 054
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Night Lords Blue
Citadel · Base
target
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Complementary paints

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

Old Rose
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Pearl Skin
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Light Turquoise?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Light Turquoise is Tidal Blue (WP3033P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.9 (close match).
What color is Light Turquoise?
Light Turquoise is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.840. Its screen color is approximately #006989 with a matte finish.

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