Bone Brown vs Sand Yellow RLM79

How close are they?

ΔE 4.8, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Sand Yellow RLM79 is a little darker, cooler than Bone Brown.

Can I use Sand Yellow RLM79 instead of Bone Brown?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Sand Yellow RLM79 is a little darker, cooler than Bone Brown.

Can I use Bone Brown instead of Sand Yellow RLM79?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bone Brown is a little lighter, warmer.

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.