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

ΔE 10 (fair). Medium Grey Blue is more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 78 (1942) vs Medium Grey Blue

RLM 78 (1942)

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

Medium Grey Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.772
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6c9b8f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Medium Grey Blue is more saturated than RLM 78 (1942).

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

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Medium Grey Blue is more saturated than RLM 78 (1942).

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

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

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

Other AK Interactive paints close to Medium Grey Blue

Medium Grey Blue vs A-18f Light Grey-Blue (AK11912)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 78 (1942)
Medium Grey Blue vs Spectral Blue (AK17028)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 9, close · closer than RLM 78 (1942)
Medium Grey Blue vs WWI German Fokker Grey (AK11801)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 11, fair

All matches: RLM 78 (1942) equivalents · Medium Grey Blue equivalents