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Tesla Blue: equivalents & matches

Scale75 · Scalecolor · SC52. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #3C5F8C 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.

Citadel
Caledor Sky
Base
ΔE 3.3 · close match
Army Painter
Thunderous Blue WP3014P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 3.6 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Eldar Robe
Wave 3
ΔE 3.8 · close match
Vallejo
Heavy Blue 72.143
Game Color
ΔE 4.0 · close match
Pro Acryl
Rogue Hobbies Ultramarine S35
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 4.2 · close match
AK Interactive
Intense Blue -77- AK3069
Figures Series
ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4
Base Set
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Caledor Sky
Citadel · Base
Close
Stratos Blue · WP3015P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Close
Thunderous Blue · WP3014P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Tesla 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
Royal Blue 70.809
Vallejo · Model Color
target
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Complementary paints

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

Desert Tan
Vallejo · Model Color
Boney Spikes
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Tesla Blue?
The closest Citadel match for Scale75 Tesla Blue is Caledor Sky (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.3 (close match).
What color is Tesla Blue?
Tesla Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Scale75 (Scalecolor), code SC52. Its screen color is approximately #3C5F8C with a matte finish.

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