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

ΔE 10 (close). Fenrisian Grey is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 78 (1941) vs Fenrisian Grey

RLM 78 (1941)

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

Fenrisian Grey

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8aa0b8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Fenrisian Grey is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than RLM 78 (1941).

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

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Fenrisian Grey is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than RLM 78 (1941).

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

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 78 (1941) is a little darker, more muted, 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 78 (1941) on the colour wheel See Fenrisian 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 Fenrisian Grey
RLM 78 (1941) vs Administratum GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 8, close · closer than Fenrisian Grey
RLM 78 (1941) vs Administratum GreyColour: Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Fenrisian Grey

Other AK Interactive paints close to Fenrisian Grey

Fenrisian Grey vs French Blue (AK11166)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 6, very close · closer than RLM 78 (1941)
Fenrisian Grey vs Grey-Blue (AK11165)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 78 (1941)
Fenrisian Grey vs Intermediate Blue (AK11163)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 78 (1941)

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