What is the difference between RLM 78 (1942) and Celestra Grey?

ΔE 11 (fair). Celestra Grey is cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 78 (1942) vs Celestra Grey

RLM 78 (1942)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11831
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #889d98 (estimate)

Celestra Grey

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a9aa8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Celestra Grey is cooler than RLM 78 (1942).

Can I use Celestra Grey instead of RLM 78 (1942)?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Celestra Grey is cooler than RLM 78 (1942).

Can I use RLM 78 (1942) instead of Celestra Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 78 (1942) is warmer.

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 (1942) on the colour wheel See Celestra Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 78 (1942)

RLM 78 (1942) vs Administratum GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 7, close · closer than Celestra Grey
RLM 78 (1942) vs Administratum GreyColour: Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Celestra Grey
RLM 78 (1942) vs Typhon AshColour: Air · ΔE 10, close · closer than Celestra Grey

Other AK Interactive paints close to Celestra Grey

Celestra Grey vs Dark Ghost Grey FS 36320 (AK11887)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 78 (1942)
Celestra Grey vs French Blue (AK11166)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 78 (1942)
Celestra Grey vs RLM 78 (1941) (AK11830)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 78 (1942)

All matches: RLM 78 (1942) equivalents · Celestra Grey equivalents