What is the difference between RLM 79 (1942) and Hobgrot Hide?

ΔE 11 (fair). Hobgrot Hide is noticeably darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 79 (1942) vs Hobgrot Hide

RLM 79 (1942)

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

Hobgrot Hide

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7a5a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Hobgrot Hide is noticeably darker than RLM 79 (1942).

Can I use Hobgrot Hide instead of RLM 79 (1942)?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Hobgrot Hide is noticeably darker than RLM 79 (1942).

Can I use RLM 79 (1942) instead of Hobgrot Hide?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 79 (1942) is noticeably 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 Hobgrot Hide on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 79 (1942)

RLM 79 (1942) vs Catachan FleshColour: Base · ΔE 9, close · closer than Hobgrot Hide
RLM 79 (1942) vs Bugman's GlowColour: Base · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Hobgrot Hide
RLM 79 (1942) vs Baneblade BrownColour: Layer · ΔE 12, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Hobgrot Hide

Hobgrot Hide vs Tan Earth (AK11121)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 2, very close · closer than RLM 79 (1942)
Hobgrot Hide vs Field Drab (AK11435)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 79 (1942)
Hobgrot Hide vs Ochre Green (AK17075)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 79 (1942)

All matches: RLM 79 (1942) equivalents · Hobgrot Hide equivalents