What is the difference between RLM 79 (1942) and Catachan Flesh?

ΔE 9 (close). Catachan Flesh is a little darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 79 (1942) vs Catachan Flesh

RLM 79 (1942)

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

Catachan Flesh

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
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. Catachan Flesh is a little darker than RLM 79 (1942).

Can I use Catachan Flesh instead of RLM 79 (1942)?

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

Can I use RLM 79 (1942) instead of Catachan Flesh?

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 Catachan Flesh on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 79 (1942)

RLM 79 (1942) vs Bugman's GlowColour: Base · ΔE 11, fair
RLM 79 (1942) vs Hobgrot HideColour: Base · ΔE 11, fair
RLM 79 (1942) vs Baneblade BrownColour: Layer · ΔE 12, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Catachan Flesh

Catachan Flesh vs Ochre Green (AK17075)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 79 (1942)
Catachan Flesh vs Desert Sand (AK17079)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 79 (1942)
Catachan Flesh 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 · Catachan Flesh equivalents