What is the difference between RLM 79 (1941) and T'au Light Ochre?

ΔE 11 (fair). T'au Light Ochre is noticeably darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 79 (1941) vs T'au Light Ochre

RLM 79 (1941)

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

T'au Light Ochre

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c8883a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. T'au Light Ochre is noticeably darker than RLM 79 (1941).

Can I use T'au Light Ochre instead of RLM 79 (1941)?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). T'au Light Ochre is noticeably darker than RLM 79 (1941).

Can I use RLM 79 (1941) instead of T'au Light Ochre?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 79 (1941) is noticeably lighter.

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 T'au Light Ochre on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 79 (1941)

RLM 79 (1941) vs Ungor FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 8, close · closer than T'au Light Ochre
RLM 79 (1941) vs Bestigor FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 15, loose
RLM 79 (1941) vs Ryza RustColour: Dry · ΔE 17, loose

Other AK Interactive paints close to T'au Light Ochre

T'au Light Ochre vs Medium Flesh Tone (AK11054)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 79 (1941)
T'au Light Ochre vs Solar Yellow (AK17012)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 6, close · closer than RLM 79 (1941)
T'au Light Ochre vs Japanese Brown (AK11123)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 8, close · closer than RLM 79 (1941)

All matches: RLM 79 (1941) equivalents · T'au Light Ochre equivalents