What is the difference between Fenrisian Grey and RLM 78 Light Blue?

ΔE 11 (fair). RLM 78 Light Blue is more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Fenrisian Grey vs RLM 78 Light Blue

Fenrisian Grey

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8aa0b8 (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 10.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. RLM 78 Light Blue is more saturated, cooler than Fenrisian Grey.

Can I use RLM 78 Light Blue instead of Fenrisian Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). RLM 78 Light Blue is more saturated, cooler than Fenrisian Grey.

Can I use Fenrisian Grey instead of RLM 78 Light Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fenrisian Grey is more muted, 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 Fenrisian Grey on the colour wheel See RLM 78 Light Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Fenrisian Grey

Fenrisian Grey vs IJN Hull Color/Maizuru (C-603)Mr. Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than RLM 78 Light Blue
Fenrisian Grey vs IJN Gray Mitsubishi (C-35)Mr. Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than RLM 78 Light Blue
Fenrisian Grey vs IJN Gray Mitsubishi (N-61)Acrysion · ΔE 9, close · closer than RLM 78 Light Blue

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 78 Light Blue

RLM 78 Light Blue vs Skink BlueColour: Dry · ΔE 9, close · closer than Fenrisian Grey
RLM 78 Light Blue vs Fenrisian GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair
RLM 78 Light Blue vs StormfangColour: Dry · ΔE 12, fair

All matches: Fenrisian Grey equivalents · RLM 78 Light Blue equivalents