What is the difference between RLM 04 and Zamesi Desert?

ΔE 15 (loose). Zamesi Desert is a little darker, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 04 vs Zamesi Desert

RLM 04

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11813
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #f1a60d (estimate)

Zamesi Desert

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d8a030 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Zamesi Desert is a little darker, much more muted than RLM 04.

Can I use Zamesi Desert instead of RLM 04?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Zamesi Desert is a little darker, much more muted than RLM 04.

Can I use RLM 04 instead of Zamesi Desert?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 04 is a little lighter, much more saturated.

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 RLM 04 on the colour wheel See Zamesi Desert on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 04

RLM 04 vs Averland SunsetColour: Base · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Zamesi Desert
RLM 04 vs Averland SunsetColour: Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Zamesi Desert
RLM 04 vs Golden GriffonColour: Dry · ΔE 18, loose

Other AK Interactive paints close to Zamesi Desert

Zamesi Desert vs Dirty Yellow (AK17007)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 04
Zamesi Desert vs Space Yellow (AK17011)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 04
Zamesi Desert vs Plague Yellow (AK17013)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 04

All matches: RLM 04 equivalents · Zamesi Desert equivalents