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

ΔE 8 (close). Pale Blue is a little darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 65 (1938) vs Pale Blue

RLM 65 (1938)

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

Pale Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.008
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6b9095 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Pale Blue is a little darker than RLM 65 (1938).

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

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Pale Blue is a little darker than RLM 65 (1938).

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

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 65 (1938) is a little lighter.

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

Other AK Interactive paints close to Pale Blue

Pale Blue vs RLM 78 (1941) (AK11830)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 6, close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)
Pale Blue vs Blue FS 35190 (AK11878)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)
Pale Blue vs M-485 Blue-Grey (AK11865)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)

All matches: RLM 65 (1938) equivalents · Pale Blue equivalents