What is the difference between RLM 79 (1941) and Ryza Rust?

ΔE 17 (loose). Ryza Rust is a little darker, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 79 (1941) vs Ryza Rust

RLM 79 (1941)

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

Ryza Rust

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e08a2a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ryza Rust is a little darker, much more saturated than RLM 79 (1941).

Can I use Ryza Rust instead of RLM 79 (1941)?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Ryza Rust is a little darker, much more saturated than RLM 79 (1941).

Can I use RLM 79 (1941) instead of Ryza Rust?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 79 (1941) is a little lighter, much 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 79 (1941) on the colour wheel See Ryza Rust on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 79 (1941)

RLM 79 (1941) vs Ungor FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 8, close · closer than Ryza Rust
RLM 79 (1941) vs T'au Light OchreColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Ryza Rust
RLM 79 (1941) vs Bestigor FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Ryza Rust

Other AK Interactive paints close to Ryza Rust

Ryza Rust vs Clear Yellow (AK11217)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 10, fair · closer than RLM 79 (1941)
Ryza Rust vs Dark Flesh (AK11056)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 11, fair · closer than RLM 79 (1941)
Ryza Rust vs Solar Yellow (AK17012)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 11, fair · closer than RLM 79 (1941)

All matches: RLM 79 (1941) equivalents · Ryza Rust equivalents