What is the difference between RLM 65 Light Blue and Light Blue RLM76?

ΔE 11 (fair). Light Blue RLM76 is more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 65 Light Blue vs Light Blue RLM76

RLM 65 Light Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-67
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #76b0b4 (estimate)

Light Blue RLM76

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.257
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8ba59f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Blue RLM76 is more muted, warmer than RLM 65 Light Blue.

Can I use Light Blue RLM76 instead of RLM 65 Light Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Light Blue RLM76 is more muted, warmer than RLM 65 Light Blue.

Can I use RLM 65 Light Blue instead of Light Blue RLM76?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 65 Light Blue is more saturated, cooler.

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 65 Light Blue on the colour wheel See Light Blue RLM76 on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 65 Light Blue

RLM 65 Light Blue vs Flanker Blue (71.337)Model Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Light Blue RLM76
RLM 65 Light Blue vs Sky Blue (70.961)Model Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Light Blue RLM76
RLM 65 Light Blue vs Unders. Blue “Faded” (71.332)Model Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Light Blue RLM76

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Light Blue RLM76

Light Blue RLM76 vs Light Gray (C-324)Mr. Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 65 Light Blue
Light Blue RLM76 vs Gray FS16440 (C-315)Mr. Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 65 Light Blue
Light Blue RLM76 vs Gray FS26440 (C-325)Mr. Color · ΔE 6, very close · closer than RLM 65 Light Blue

All matches: RLM 65 Light Blue equivalents · Light Blue RLM76 equivalents