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

ΔE 10 (close). Stormfang is a little darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 78 (1941) vs Stormfang

RLM 78 (1941)

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

Stormfang

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6a8aa0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Stormfang is a little darker, more saturated than RLM 78 (1941).

Can I use Stormfang instead of RLM 78 (1941)?

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

Can I use RLM 78 (1941) instead of Stormfang?

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

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 Stormfang 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 Stormfang
RLM 78 (1941) vs Administratum GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 8, close · closer than Stormfang
RLM 78 (1941) vs Administratum GreyColour: Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Stormfang

Other AK Interactive paints close to Stormfang

Stormfang vs AMT-7 Light Blue (AK11916)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 78 (1941)
Stormfang vs Space Grey (AK17045)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 6, close · closer than RLM 78 (1941)
Stormfang vs French Blue (AK11166)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 6, close · closer than RLM 78 (1941)

All matches: RLM 78 (1941) equivalents · Stormfang equivalents