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

ΔE 11 (fair). Dark Flesh is a little darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 79 (1941) vs Dark Flesh

RLM 79 (1941)

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

Dark Flesh

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.927
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #ca8935 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Flesh is a little darker, more saturated than RLM 79 (1941).

Can I use Dark 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 11). Dark Flesh is a little darker, more saturated than RLM 79 (1941).

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

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 79 (1941) is a little lighter, 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 Dark 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 Dark Flesh
RLM 79 (1941) vs Skin Tone (71.076)Model Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Dark Flesh
RLM 79 (1941) vs Base Flesh (74.004)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 12, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Dark Flesh

Dark Flesh vs Medium Flesh Tone (AK11054)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 79 (1941)
Dark Flesh vs Solar Yellow (AK17012)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 79 (1941)
Dark Flesh vs Japanese Brown (AK11123)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 79 (1941)

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