What is the difference between RLM 04 and Plague Brown?

ΔE 11 (fair). Plague Brown is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 04 vs Plague Brown

RLM 04

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

Plague Brown

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.039
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e0ab24 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Plague Brown is more muted, cooler than RLM 04.

Can I use Plague Brown instead of RLM 04?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Plague Brown is more muted, cooler than RLM 04.

Can I use RLM 04 instead of Plague Brown?

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

See RLM 04 on the colour wheel See Plague Brown 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 Plague Brown
RLM 04 vs IJA Chrome Yellow (71.135)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Plague Brown
RLM 04 vs Flat Yellow (70.953)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Plague Brown

Other AK Interactive paints close to Plague Brown

Plague Brown vs Dirty Yellow (AK11043)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 9, close · closer than RLM 04
Plague Brown vs Sand Yellow (AK11035)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 10, close · closer than RLM 04
Plague Brown vs Volcanic Yellow (AK11042)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 10, fair · closer than RLM 04

All matches: RLM 04 equivalents · Plague Brown equivalents