Gauss Blaster Green vs Light Blue

Gauss Blaster Green

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7ac8b0 (estimate)

Light Blue

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-20
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#59c69e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Blue is much more saturated, warmer than Gauss Blaster Green.

Can I use Light Blue instead of Gauss Blaster Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Light Blue is much more saturated, warmer than Gauss Blaster Green.

Can I use Gauss Blaster Green instead of Light Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gauss Blaster Green is much 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.

See Gauss Blaster Green on the colour wheel See Light Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Gauss Blaster Green

Other Citadel paints close to Light Blue

All matches: Gauss Blaster Green equivalents · Light Blue equivalents

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