What is the difference between RLM 79 (1941) and Base Flesh?

ΔE 12 (fair). Base Flesh is a little darker, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 79 (1941) vs Base Flesh

RLM 79 (1941)

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

Base Flesh

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Fantasy-Pro
Code: 74.004
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #cb8b55 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Base Flesh is a little darker, more muted than RLM 79 (1941).

Can I use Base Flesh 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). Base Flesh is a little darker, more muted than RLM 79 (1941).

Can I use RLM 79 (1941) instead of Base Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 79 (1941) is a little lighter, more saturated.

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 Base Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 79 (1941)

RLM 79 (1941) vs Flat Flesh (70.955)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Base Flesh
RLM 79 (1941) vs Skin Tone (71.076)Model Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Base Flesh
RLM 79 (1941) vs Dark Flesh (70.927)Model Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Base Flesh

Other AK Interactive paints close to Base Flesh

Base Flesh vs Orange Tan (AK11409)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 79 (1941)
Base Flesh vs Beige Red (AK11064)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 79 (1941)
Base Flesh vs Tan Yellow (AK11116)3rd Gen Intense · ΔE 8, close · closer than RLM 79 (1941)

All matches: RLM 79 (1941) equivalents · Base Flesh equivalents