What is the difference between RLM 65 (1938) and Light Blue RLM76?

ΔE 5 (very close). Light Blue RLM76 is warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 65 (1938) vs Light Blue RLM76

RLM 65 (1938)

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

Light Blue RLM76

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.257
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8ba59f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.1, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Light Blue RLM76 is warmer than RLM 65 (1938).

Can I use Light Blue RLM76 instead of RLM 65 (1938)?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Light Blue RLM76 is warmer than RLM 65 (1938).

Can I use RLM 65 (1938) instead of Light Blue RLM76?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 65 (1938) is 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 RLM76 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 RLM76
RLM 65 (1938) vs Flanker Blue (71.337)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Light Blue RLM76
RLM 65 (1938) vs Russ. AF Grey Blue (71.338)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Light Blue RLM76

Light Blue RLM76 vs RLM 78 (1942) (AK11831)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)
Light Blue RLM76 vs A-18f Light Grey-Blue (AK11912)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)
Light Blue RLM76 vs RLM 65 (1941) (AK11818)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)

All matches: RLM 65 (1938) equivalents · Light Blue RLM76 equivalents