What is the difference between RLM 79 (1942) and Leather Brown?

ΔE 9 (close). Leather Brown is a little darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 79 (1942) vs Leather Brown

RLM 79 (1942)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11833
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9c714e (estimate)

Leather Brown

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a5a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Leather Brown is a little darker than RLM 79 (1942).

Can I use Leather Brown instead of RLM 79 (1942)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Leather Brown is a little darker than RLM 79 (1942).

Can I use RLM 79 (1942) instead of Leather Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 79 (1942) is a little 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 (1942) on the colour wheel See Leather Brown on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 79 (1942)

RLM 79 (1942) vs Bullwhack BrownWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Leather Brown
RLM 79 (1942) vs Deep Khaki Drill (WP4134P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 9, close · closer than Leather Brown
RLM 79 (1942) vs Telogreika Ochre (WP4129P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 9, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Leather Brown

Leather Brown vs Ochre Green (AK17075)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 79 (1942)
Leather Brown vs Desert Sand (AK17079)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 79 (1942)
Leather Brown vs S.C.C. No.2 Brown (AK11385)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 79 (1942)

All matches: RLM 79 (1942) equivalents · Leather Brown equivalents