What is the difference between RLM 79 (1941) and Orange Magma?

ΔE 14 (fair). Orange Magma is much more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 79 (1941) vs Orange Magma

RLM 79 (1941)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11832
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e8a25a (estimate)

Orange Magma

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #f89848 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Orange Magma is much more saturated, warmer than RLM 79 (1941).

Can I use Orange Magma instead of RLM 79 (1941)?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Orange Magma is much more saturated, warmer than RLM 79 (1941).

Can I use RLM 79 (1941) instead of Orange Magma?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 79 (1941) is much 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 79 (1941) on the colour wheel See Orange Magma on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 79 (1941)

RLM 79 (1941) vs Brethil BlushWarpaints Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Orange Magma
RLM 79 (1941) vs Light DAK Sand (WP4146P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Orange Magma
RLM 79 (1941) vs Yellow DuneWarpaints Air · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Orange Magma

Other AK Interactive paints close to Orange Magma

Orange Magma vs Sunny Skin Tone (AK11055)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 8, close · closer than RLM 79 (1941)
Orange Magma vs Pastel Peach (AK11076)3rd Gen Pastel · ΔE 8, close · closer than RLM 79 (1941)
Orange Magma vs Dark Flesh (AK11056)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 11, fair · closer than RLM 79 (1941)

All matches: RLM 79 (1941) equivalents · Orange Magma equivalents