What is the difference between Hellblau RLM 78 and Light Feldgrau?

ΔE 11 (fair). Light Feldgrau is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Hellblau RLM 78 vs Light Feldgrau

Hellblau RLM 78

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: ATOM
Code: ATOM-20126
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7ca5a2 (estimate)

Light Feldgrau

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4045P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #719382 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Feldgrau is a little darker, warmer than Hellblau RLM 78.

Can I use Light Feldgrau instead of Hellblau RLM 78?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Light Feldgrau is a little darker, warmer than Hellblau RLM 78.

Can I use Hellblau RLM 78 instead of Light Feldgrau?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hellblau RLM 78 is a little lighter, cooler.

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 Hellblau RLM 78 on the colour wheel See Light Feldgrau on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Hellblau RLM 78

Hellblau RLM 78 vs Shark WhiteWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Light Feldgrau
Hellblau RLM 78 vs Autumn SageWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 12, fair
Hellblau RLM 78 vs Cadre GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 14, fair

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Light Feldgrau

Light Feldgrau vs Field Grey Highlight FS-34414 (AMMO.F-513)Acrylic Colors for Figures · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Hellblau RLM 78
Light Feldgrau vs Light Grey Green (ATOM-20138)ATOM · ΔE 9, close · closer than Hellblau RLM 78
Light Feldgrau vs Armour Grey (IONIC-0168)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 9, close · closer than Hellblau RLM 78

All matches: Hellblau RLM 78 equivalents · Light Feldgrau equivalents