Sandgelb RLM 79 vs Averland Sunset

Sandgelb RLM 79

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
ATOM
Code
ATOM-20024
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d39d2f (estimate)

Averland Sunset

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f0a81c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Averland Sunset is a little lighter, much more saturated than Sandgelb RLM 79.

Can I use Averland Sunset instead of Sandgelb RLM 79?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Averland Sunset is a little lighter, much more saturated than Sandgelb RLM 79.

Can I use Sandgelb RLM 79 instead of Averland Sunset?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sandgelb RLM 79 is a little darker, much more muted.

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 Sandgelb RLM 79 on the colour wheel See Averland Sunset on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Sandgelb RLM 79

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