What is the difference between RLM 78 (1941) and Light Blue RLM78?

ΔE 6 (very close). Light Blue RLM78 is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 78 (1941) vs Light Blue RLM78

RLM 78 (1941)

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

Light Blue RLM78

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.101
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #759090 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Light Blue RLM78 is a little darker, warmer than RLM 78 (1941).

Can I use Light Blue RLM78 instead of RLM 78 (1941)?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Light Blue RLM78 is a little darker, warmer than RLM 78 (1941).

Can I use RLM 78 (1941) instead of Light Blue RLM78?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 78 (1941) is a little lighter, 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 Light Blue RLM78 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 Light Blue RLM78
RLM 78 (1941) vs Pale Blue (70.906)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Light Blue RLM78
RLM 78 (1941) vs Pale Blue Grey (71.046)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Light Blue RLM78

Other AK Interactive paints close to Light Blue RLM78

Light Blue RLM78 vs M-485 Blue-Grey (AK11865)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 6, very close · closer than RLM 78 (1941)
Light Blue RLM78 vs RLM 78 (1942) (AK11831)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 6, close
Light Blue RLM78 vs Dark Green-Grey (AK11133)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 6, close

All matches: RLM 78 (1941) equivalents · Light Blue RLM78 equivalents