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Artic Blue: equivalents & matches

Scale75 · Scalecolor · SC05. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #B4DCE1 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
Ion Blue
Wave 3
ΔE 2.6 · close match
Pro Acryl
Grey Blue 055
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 4.8 · close match
AK Interactive
Snow Blue AK11174
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Marine Mist WP3042P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Ulthuan Grey
Layer
ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Verdigris Glaze 70.832
Model Color
ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
The White PW6
Base Set
ΔE 16.1 · different color

Similar paints

Ion Blue
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
Close
Grey Blue · 055
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
Approximate
Indian Turquoise · 85.071
Vallejo · Arte Deco
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Bright Pale Green 058
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Blue Black 056
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
target
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Complementary paints

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

Shadow Flesh -29-
AK Interactive · Figures Series
Dark Shadow Flesh
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Artic Blue?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for Scale75 Artic Blue is Ion Blue (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).
What color is Artic Blue?
Artic Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Scale75 (Scalecolor), code SC05. Its screen color is approximately #B4DCE1 with a matte finish.

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