What is the difference between RLM 79 (1941) and Yellow Dune?

ΔE 12 (fair). Yellow Dune is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 79 (1941) vs Yellow Dune

RLM 79 (1941)

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

Yellow Dune

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d0a048 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Yellow Dune is a little darker, cooler than RLM 79 (1941).

Can I use Yellow Dune instead of RLM 79 (1941)?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Yellow Dune is a little darker, cooler than RLM 79 (1941).

Can I use RLM 79 (1941) instead of Yellow Dune?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 79 (1941) is a little lighter, 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 79 (1941) on the colour wheel See Yellow Dune 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 Yellow Dune
RLM 79 (1941) vs Light DAK Sand (WP4146P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Yellow Dune
RLM 79 (1941) vs Orange MagmaWarpaints Air · ΔE 14, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Yellow Dune

Yellow Dune vs Medium Sand (AK11034)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 79 (1941)
Yellow Dune vs Mustard Yellow (AK11366)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 79 (1941)
Yellow Dune vs Light Stone No.61 (AK11377)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 79 (1941)

All matches: RLM 79 (1941) equivalents · Yellow Dune equivalents