What is the difference between Catachan Flesh and RLM 79 Sand Yellow?

ΔE 13 (fair). RLM 79 Sand Yellow is a little lighter, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Catachan Flesh vs RLM 79 Sand Yellow

Catachan Flesh

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a5a3a (estimate)

RLM 79 Sand Yellow

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-119
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #896856 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. RLM 79 Sand Yellow is a little lighter, much more muted than Catachan Flesh.

Can I use RLM 79 Sand Yellow instead of Catachan Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). RLM 79 Sand Yellow is a little lighter, much more muted than Catachan Flesh.

Can I use Catachan Flesh instead of RLM 79 Sand Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Catachan Flesh is a little darker, much more saturated.

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 Catachan Flesh on the colour wheel See RLM 79 Sand Yellow on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Catachan Flesh

Catachan Flesh vs Khaki (C-527)Mr. Color · ΔE 13, fair · closer than RLM 79 Sand Yellow
Catachan Flesh vs Brown (C-526)Mr. Color · ΔE 14, fair
Catachan Flesh vs Wood Brown (C-43)Mr. Color · ΔE 14, fair

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 79 Sand Yellow

RLM 79 Sand Yellow vs Sylvaneth BarkColour: Dry · ΔE 7, close · closer than Catachan Flesh
RLM 79 Sand Yellow vs Hobgrot HideColour: Base · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Catachan Flesh
RLM 79 Sand Yellow vs Stormvermin FurColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Catachan Flesh

All matches: Catachan Flesh equivalents · RLM 79 Sand Yellow equivalents