What is the difference between RLM 79 (1942) and Beige Red?

ΔE 11 (fair). Beige Red is more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 79 (1942) vs Beige Red

RLM 79 (1942)

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

Beige Red

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.804
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a76548 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Beige Red is more saturated, cooler than RLM 79 (1942).

Can I use Beige Red 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). Beige Red is more saturated, cooler than RLM 79 (1942).

Can I use RLM 79 (1942) instead of Beige Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 79 (1942) is more muted, warmer.

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 Beige Red on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 79 (1942)

RLM 79 (1942) vs Forest Skin (74.013)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Beige Red
RLM 79 (1942) vs Mustard Brown (70.769)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Beige Red
RLM 79 (1942) vs Cork Brown (70.843)Model Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Beige Red

Other AK Interactive paints close to Beige Red

Beige Red vs Orange Brown (AK17054)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 10, fair · closer than RLM 79 (1942)
Beige Red vs Cork (AK11119)3rd Gen Intense · ΔE 13, fair
Beige Red vs Human Flesh (AK17057)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 13, fair

All matches: RLM 79 (1942) equivalents · Beige Red equivalents