What is the difference between Ryza Rust and RLM 04 Yellow?

ΔE 16 (loose). RLM 04 Yellow is a little lighter, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ryza Rust vs RLM 04 Yellow

Ryza Rust

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e08a2a (estimate)

RLM 04 Yellow

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-113
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #f89c0e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. RLM 04 Yellow is a little lighter, much more saturated than Ryza Rust.

Can I use RLM 04 Yellow instead of Ryza Rust?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). RLM 04 Yellow is a little lighter, much more saturated than Ryza Rust.

Can I use Ryza Rust instead of RLM 04 Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ryza Rust is a little darker, much 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.

See Ryza Rust on the colour wheel See RLM 04 Yellow on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Ryza Rust

Ryza Rust vs Cream Yellow (H-34)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 13, fair · closer than RLM 04 Yellow
Ryza Rust vs Cream Yellow (N-34)Acrysion · ΔE 13, fair · closer than RLM 04 Yellow
Ryza Rust vs Yellow FS13538 (C-329)Mr. Color · ΔE 14, fair · closer than RLM 04 Yellow

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 04 Yellow

RLM 04 Yellow vs Averland SunsetColour: Base · ΔE 10, close · closer than Ryza Rust
RLM 04 Yellow vs Averland SunsetColour: Air · ΔE 10, close · closer than Ryza Rust
RLM 04 Yellow vs Fire Dragon BrightColour: Layer · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Ryza Rust

All matches: Ryza Rust equivalents · RLM 04 Yellow equivalents