What is the difference between Hellblau RLM 78 and Unders. Blue “Faded”?

ΔE 13 (fair). Unders. Blue “Faded” is cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Hellblau RLM 78 vs Unders. Blue “Faded”

Hellblau RLM 78

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

Unders. Blue “Faded”

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.332
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7da9bd (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Unders. Blue “Faded” is cooler than Hellblau RLM 78.

Can I use Unders. Blue “Faded” instead of Hellblau RLM 78?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Unders. Blue “Faded” is cooler than Hellblau RLM 78.

Can I use Hellblau RLM 78 instead of Unders. Blue “Faded”?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hellblau RLM 78 is 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 Hellblau RLM 78 on the colour wheel See Unders. Blue “Faded” on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Hellblau RLM 78

Hellblau RLM 78 vs Light Blue RLM65 (71.255)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Unders. Blue “Faded”
Hellblau RLM 78 vs Light Blue RLM76 (71.257)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Unders. Blue “Faded”
Hellblau RLM 78 vs Flanker Blue (71.337)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Unders. Blue “Faded”

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Unders. Blue “Faded”

Unders. Blue “Faded” vs Whale GreyIONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 7, close · closer than Hellblau RLM 78
Unders. Blue “Faded” vs Light Sky Blue (AMMO.F-524)Acrylic Colors for Figures · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Hellblau RLM 78
Unders. Blue “Faded” vs Sword Grey (IONIC-0165)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Hellblau RLM 78

All matches: Hellblau RLM 78 equivalents · Unders. Blue “Faded” equivalents