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

ΔE 8 (close). Flanker Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 78 (1941) vs Flanker Blue

RLM 78 (1941)

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

Flanker Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.337
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #84aab0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Flanker Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than RLM 78 (1941).

Can I use Flanker Blue instead of RLM 78 (1941)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Flanker Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than RLM 78 (1941).

Can I use RLM 78 (1941) instead of Flanker Blue?

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 Flanker Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 78 (1941)

RLM 78 (1941) vs Dark Ghost Gray (71.120)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Flanker Blue
RLM 78 (1941) vs Pale Blue (70.906)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Flanker Blue
RLM 78 (1941) vs Pale Blue Grey (71.046)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Flanker Blue

Other AK Interactive paints close to Flanker Blue

Flanker Blue vs AII Light Blue (AK11910)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 78 (1941)
Flanker Blue vs RLM 65 (1938) (AK11817)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 78 (1941)
Flanker Blue vs Air Superiority Blue FS 35450 (AK11879)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 8, close · closer than RLM 78 (1941)

All matches: RLM 78 (1941) equivalents · Flanker Blue equivalents