Gigawatt Blue: equivalents & matches

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #5DBCF6 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.

Scale75
Sky Blue SC50
Scalecolor
ΔE 5.0 · close match
Vallejo
Sunrise Blue 72.118
Game Color
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Light Blue -79- AK3078
Figures Series
ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Bright Sapphire WP3030P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Lothern Blue
Layer
ΔE 10.4 · different color
Pro Acryl
Sky Blue 012
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 14.6 · different color
Kimera Kolors
The White PW6
Base Set
ΔE 27.4 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Artic Blue SC05
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Shadow · step 1 of 2
Ultramarine Blue WP1115
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Complementary paints

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

Mahogany Brown
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Dark Rust
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Gigawatt Blue?
The closest Scale75 match for Two Thin Coats Gigawatt Blue is Sky Blue (SC50, Scalecolor) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.0 (close match).
What color is Gigawatt Blue?
Gigawatt Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 2). Its screen color is approximately #5DBCF6 with a matte finish.

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