Neptune Glow vs RLM 78 Light Blue

Neptune Glow

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#80cbd1 (estimate)

RLM 78 Light Blue

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-418
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#70a8bd (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. RLM 78 Light Blue is noticeably darker, cooler than Neptune Glow.

Can I use RLM 78 Light Blue instead of Neptune Glow?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). RLM 78 Light Blue is noticeably darker, cooler than Neptune Glow.

Can I use Neptune Glow instead of RLM 78 Light Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Neptune Glow is noticeably lighter, 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 Neptune Glow on the colour wheel See RLM 78 Light Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Neptune Glow

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 78 Light Blue

All matches: Neptune Glow equivalents · RLM 78 Light Blue equivalents

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