What is the difference between RLM 04 and Golden Yellow?

ΔE 12 (fair). Golden Yellow is more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 04 vs Golden Yellow

RLM 04

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

Golden Yellow

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.948
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #f89c2c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Golden Yellow is more muted, warmer than RLM 04.

Can I use Golden Yellow instead of RLM 04?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Golden Yellow is more muted, warmer than RLM 04.

Can I use RLM 04 instead of Golden Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 04 is 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.

See RLM 04 on the colour wheel See Golden Yellow on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 04

RLM 04 vs Medium Yellow (71.002)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Golden Yellow
RLM 04 vs IJA Chrome Yellow (71.135)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Golden Yellow
RLM 04 vs Flat Yellow (70.953)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Golden Yellow

Other AK Interactive paints close to Golden Yellow

Golden Yellow vs Clear Yellow (AK11217)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 04
Golden Yellow vs Luminous Orange (AK11082)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 10, close · closer than RLM 04
Golden Yellow vs Dirty Yellow (AK11043)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 10, fair · closer than RLM 04

All matches: RLM 04 equivalents · Golden Yellow equivalents