What is the difference between RLM 78 (1941) and Shark White?

ΔE 9 (close). Shark White is a little lighter, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 78 (1941) vs Shark White

RLM 78 (1941)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11830
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #80979f (estimate)

Shark White

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #98a4a0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Shark White is a little lighter, more muted than RLM 78 (1941).

Can I use Shark White instead of RLM 78 (1941)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Shark White is a little lighter, more muted than RLM 78 (1941).

Can I use RLM 78 (1941) instead of Shark White?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 78 (1941) is a little darker, more saturated.

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 78 (1941) on the colour wheel See Shark White on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 78 (1941)

RLM 78 (1941) vs Cadre GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Shark White
RLM 78 (1941) vs Tanker Grey (WP4047P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close · closer than Shark White
RLM 78 (1941) vs Ash GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Shark White

Other AK Interactive paints close to Shark White

Shark White vs ADC Grey FS 16473 (AK11867)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 2, very close · closer than RLM 78 (1941)
Shark White vs RLM 65 (1941) (AK11818)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 78 (1941)
Shark White vs RAF Sky Grey (AK11848)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 78 (1941)

All matches: RLM 78 (1941) equivalents · Shark White equivalents