What is the difference between RLM 04 Yellow and Medium Yellow?

ΔE 6 (close). Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 04 Yellow vs Medium Yellow

RLM 04 Yellow

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-413
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #f89c0e (estimate)

Medium Yellow

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.002
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #f9a70d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same.

Can I use Medium Yellow instead of RLM 04 Yellow?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). The swatches are almost the same.

Can I use RLM 04 Yellow instead of Medium Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round.

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 RLM 04 Yellow on the colour wheel See Medium Yellow on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 04 Yellow

RLM 04 Yellow vs IJA Chrome Yellow (71.135)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Medium Yellow
RLM 04 Yellow vs Golden Yellow (70.948)Model Color · ΔE 7, close
RLM 04 Yellow vs Yellow RLM04 (71.078)Model Air · ΔE 10, fair

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Medium Yellow

Medium Yellow vs RLM 04 Yellow (C-113)Mr. Color · ΔE 6, close
Medium Yellow vs Yellow FS13538 (H-329)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 8, close
Medium Yellow vs Cream Yellow (H-34)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 10, close

All matches: RLM 04 Yellow equivalents · Medium Yellow equivalents