Cyan vs Electric Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 9.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Electric Blue is more saturated, warmer than Cyan.

Can I use Electric Blue instead of Cyan?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Electric Blue is more saturated, warmer than Cyan.

Can I use Cyan instead of Electric Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cyan is more muted, cooler.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.