What is the difference between RLM 78 (1942) and Typhon Ash?

ΔE 10 (close). Typhon Ash is a little darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 78 (1942) vs Typhon Ash

RLM 78 (1942)

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

Typhon Ash

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a8a82 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Typhon Ash is a little darker than RLM 78 (1942).

Can I use Typhon Ash instead of RLM 78 (1942)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Typhon Ash is a little darker than RLM 78 (1942).

Can I use RLM 78 (1942) instead of Typhon Ash?

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

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 Typhon Ash on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 78 (1942)

RLM 78 (1942) vs Administratum GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 7, close · closer than Typhon Ash
RLM 78 (1942) vs Administratum GreyColour: Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Typhon Ash
RLM 78 (1942) vs Celestra GreyColour: Base · ΔE 11, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Typhon Ash

Typhon Ash vs French Army Grey-Blue (AK11365)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 2, very close · closer than RLM 78 (1942)
Typhon Ash vs IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) (AK11891)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 78 (1942)
Typhon Ash vs Aggressor Grey FS 36251 (AK11885)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 6, close · closer than RLM 78 (1942)

All matches: RLM 78 (1942) equivalents · Typhon Ash equivalents