Ion Blue: equivalents & matches

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #B7D6D8 finish matte type layer 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.

ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Ghostly Vapours

D&D Undead Set

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Grey Blue 055

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 15.3 · different color

Similar paints

Artic Blue · SC05

Scale75 · Scalecolor

Pla Cool Blue White · AK4255

AK Interactive · AFV Series

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Stencil 70.313

Vallejo · Panzer Aces

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Hydra Turquoise

Army Painter · Warpaints

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Black Red

Vallejo · Model Color

Reddish Black

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Ion Blue?

The closest Scale75 match for Two Thin Coats Ion Blue is Artic Blue (SC05, Scalecolor) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).

What color is Ion Blue?

Ion Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 3). Its screen color is approximately #B7D6D8 with a matte finish.