The digital color reference is a moderate, very light teal leaning cool. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Ivory Tusk and Trooper White, both Two Thin Coats paints selected from the digital catalog. AK Interactive Snow Blue is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 81 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Ion Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Two Thin Coats Ion Blue have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Snow Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.7).
The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Marine Mist, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.8).
Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Ulthuan Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 122 Israeli Light Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.9).
In the digital values, AK Interactive Snow Blue is slightly lighter and warmer. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Two Thin Coats Ion Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Snow Blue at 81% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Ion Blue?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Marine Mist at 76% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Ion Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Ion Blue is a very light moderate teal with a cool undertone (hex #B7D8DA). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Ion Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Trooper White for a lighter step and Ivory Tusk for a darker step, both from Two Thin Coats. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.