What is the difference between RLM 78 (1941) and Administratum Grey?

ΔE 8 (close). Administratum Grey is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 78 (1941) vs Administratum Grey

RLM 78 (1941)

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

Administratum Grey

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a9090 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Administratum Grey is more muted than RLM 78 (1941).

Can I use Administratum Grey instead of RLM 78 (1941)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Administratum Grey is more muted than RLM 78 (1941).

Can I use RLM 78 (1941) instead of Administratum Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 78 (1941) is 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 Administratum Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 78 (1941)

RLM 78 (1941) vs Celestra GreyColour: Base · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Administratum Grey
RLM 78 (1941) vs Administratum GreyColour: Air · ΔE 8, close
RLM 78 (1941) vs Fenrisian GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 10, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Administratum Grey

Administratum Grey vs Medium Grey FS 36270 (AK11886)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 78 (1941)
Administratum Grey vs French Army Grey-Blue (AK11365)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 78 (1941)
Administratum Grey vs RAF Medium Sea Grey BS381C/637 (AK11843)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 78 (1941)

All matches: RLM 78 (1941) equivalents · Administratum Grey equivalents