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Electric Blue: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1113. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #5288B8 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.

Two Thin Coats
Celestial Blue
Wave 1
ΔE 4.0 · close match
Pro Acryl
Faded Ultramarine 013
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 4.0 · close match
Scale75
Mediterranean Blue SC51
Scalecolor
ΔE 4.1 · close match
Vallejo
Deep Sky Blue 70.844
Model Color
ΔE 5.0 · close match
Citadel
Fenrisian Grey
Layer
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Amt-7 Light Blue AK11916
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4
Base Set
ΔE 19.3 · different color

Similar paints

Mediterranean Blue · SC51
Scale75 · Scalecolor
Close
Amarth Blue · SFG30
Scale75 · Fantasy & Games
Close
Celestial Blue
Two Thin Coats · Wave 1
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Air Superiority Blue Fs 35450 AK11879
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Calgar Blue
Citadel · Layer
target
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Complementary paints

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

Brown Black
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Leather Brown
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Electric Blue?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for Army Painter Electric Blue is Celestial Blue (Wave 1) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.0 (close match).
What color is Electric Blue?
Electric Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1113. Its screen color is approximately #5288B8 with a matte finish.

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