What is the difference between RLM 79 (1941) and Skin Tone?

ΔE 11 (fair). Skin Tone is a little lighter, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 79 (1941) vs Skin Tone

RLM 79 (1941)

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

Skin Tone

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.076
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #f7b47b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Skin Tone is a little lighter, more muted than RLM 79 (1941).

Can I use Skin Tone 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). Skin Tone is a little lighter, more muted than RLM 79 (1941).

Can I use RLM 79 (1941) instead of Skin Tone?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 79 (1941) is a little darker, 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 Skin Tone 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 Skin Tone
RLM 79 (1941) vs Dark Flesh (70.927)Model Color · ΔE 11, fair
RLM 79 (1941) vs Base Flesh (74.004)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 12, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Skin Tone

Skin Tone vs Luminous Flesh (AK11051)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 9, close · closer than RLM 79 (1941)
Skin Tone vs Ocher Orange (AK11099)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 11, fair
Skin Tone vs Beige Red (AK11064)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 13, fair

All matches: RLM 79 (1941) equivalents · Skin Tone equivalents