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

ΔE 6 (close). Pale Blue is a little darker, more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 78 (1941) vs Pale Blue

RLM 78 (1941)

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

Pale Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.008
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6b9095 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Pale Blue is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than RLM 78 (1941).

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

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Pale Blue is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than RLM 78 (1941).

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

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

Other AK Interactive paints close to Pale Blue

Pale Blue vs Blue FS 35190 (AK11878)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 7, close
Pale Blue vs M-485 Blue-Grey (AK11865)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 7, close
Pale Blue vs RLM 65 (1938) (AK11817)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 8, close

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