What is the difference between RLM 79 (1942) and Tan Earth?

ΔE 11 (fair). Tan Earth is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 79 (1942) vs Tan Earth

RLM 79 (1942)

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

Tan Earth

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.079
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9a7464 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Tan Earth is more muted, cooler than RLM 79 (1942).

Can I use Tan Earth 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). Tan Earth is more muted, cooler than RLM 79 (1942).

Can I use RLM 79 (1942) instead of Tan Earth?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 79 (1942) is more saturated, 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 Tan Earth 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 Tan Earth
RLM 79 (1942) vs Mustard Brown (70.769)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Tan Earth
RLM 79 (1942) vs Cork Brown (70.843)Model Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Tan Earth

Other AK Interactive paints close to Tan Earth

Tan Earth vs Bone Brown (AK17058)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 8, close · closer than RLM 79 (1942)
Tan Earth vs Nº13 Desert Sand (FS30279) (AK11340)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 8, close · closer than RLM 79 (1942)
Tan Earth vs Denison Tan Base (AK11413)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 11, fair · closer than RLM 79 (1942)

All matches: RLM 79 (1942) equivalents · Tan Earth equivalents