Plasma Coil Glow vs Gigawatt Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 9.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Gigawatt Blue is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Plasma Coil Glow.

Can I use Gigawatt Blue instead of Plasma Coil Glow?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Gigawatt Blue is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Plasma Coil Glow.

Can I use Plasma Coil Glow instead of Gigawatt Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Plasma Coil Glow is a little darker, more saturated, 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.