What is the difference between RLM 78 (1942) and Light Green Blue?

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

RLM 78 (1942) vs Light Green Blue

RLM 78 (1942)

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

Light Green Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.972
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #799188 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Light Green Blue is a little darker, warmer than RLM 78 (1942).

Can I use Light Green Blue instead of RLM 78 (1942)?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Light Green Blue is a little darker, warmer than RLM 78 (1942).

Can I use RLM 78 (1942) instead of Light Green Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 78 (1942) 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 (1942) on the colour wheel See Light Green Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 78 (1942)

RLM 78 (1942) vs Flanker Light Gray (71.335)Model Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Light Green Blue
RLM 78 (1942) vs Russ. AF Grey Blue (71.338)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Light Green Blue
RLM 78 (1942) vs Light Blue RLM76 (71.257)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Light Green Blue

Other AK Interactive paints close to Light Green Blue

Light Green Blue vs WWI German Fokker Grey (AK11801)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 78 (1942)
Light Green Blue vs Dark Green-Grey (AK11133)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 7, close
Light Green Blue vs A-18f Light Grey-Blue (AK11912)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 8, close

All matches: RLM 78 (1942) equivalents · Light Green Blue equivalents