What is the difference between Telogreika Ochre and RLM 79 Sandy Brown?

ΔE 7 (close). RLM 79 Sandy Brown is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Telogreika Ochre vs RLM 79 Sandy Brown

Telogreika Ochre

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4129P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #af8557 (estimate)

RLM 79 Sandy Brown

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-66
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9e7c46 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. RLM 79 Sandy Brown is a little darker, cooler than Telogreika Ochre.

Can I use RLM 79 Sandy Brown instead of Telogreika Ochre?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). RLM 79 Sandy Brown is a little darker, cooler than Telogreika Ochre.

Can I use Telogreika Ochre instead of RLM 79 Sandy Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Telogreika Ochre is a little 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 Telogreika Ochre on the colour wheel See RLM 79 Sandy Brown on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Telogreika Ochre

Telogreika Ochre vs Light Brown (C-321)Mr. Color · ΔE 8, close
Telogreika Ochre vs Khaki (C-527)Mr. Color · ΔE 9, close
Telogreika Ochre vs Dark Yellow Sandy Yellow (C-39)Mr. Color · ΔE 9, close

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 79 Sandy Brown

RLM 79 Sandy Brown vs Desert YellowWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Telogreika Ochre
RLM 79 Sandy Brown vs Wasteland ClayWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 7, close
RLM 79 Sandy Brown vs Yellow Ochre (WP4133P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close

All matches: Telogreika Ochre equivalents · RLM 79 Sandy Brown equivalents