Sandgelb RLM 79 vs Casandora Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 9.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Casandora Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated than Sandgelb RLM 79. They are different kinds of paint: AMMO by Mig Sandgelb RLM 79 is an opaque base/layer paint and Citadel Casandora Yellow is a wash/shade, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Casandora Yellow instead of Sandgelb RLM 79?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Casandora Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated than Sandgelb RLM 79. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Sandgelb RLM 79 instead of Casandora Yellow?

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