What is the difference between RLM 65 (1938) and Light Blue RLM65?

ΔE 6 (close). Light Blue RLM65 is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 65 (1938) vs Light Blue RLM65

RLM 65 (1938)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11817
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #86a2a5 (estimate)

Light Blue RLM65

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.255
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7d9b95 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Light Blue RLM65 is a little darker, warmer than RLM 65 (1938).

Can I use Light Blue RLM65 instead of RLM 65 (1938)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Light Blue RLM65 is a little darker, warmer than RLM 65 (1938).

Can I use RLM 65 (1938) instead of Light Blue RLM65?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 65 (1938) is a little lighter, 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 65 (1938) on the colour wheel See Light Blue RLM65 on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 65 (1938)

RLM 65 (1938) vs Pale Blue (70.906)Model Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Light Blue RLM65
RLM 65 (1938) vs Flanker Blue (71.337)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Light Blue RLM65
RLM 65 (1938) vs Light Blue RLM76 (71.257)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Light Blue RLM65

Other AK Interactive paints close to Light Blue RLM65

Light Blue RLM65 vs RLM 78 (1942) (AK11831)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)
Light Blue RLM65 vs A-18f Light Grey-Blue (AK11912)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)
Light Blue RLM65 vs RLM 65 (1941) (AK11818)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 7, close

All matches: RLM 65 (1938) equivalents · Light Blue RLM65 equivalents