What is the difference between RLM 76 Light Blue and Verdigris?

ΔE 9 (close). Verdigris is a little lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 76 Light Blue vs Verdigris

RLM 76 Light Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-417
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #bad9db (estimate)

Verdigris

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.096
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d3f3f3 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Verdigris is a little lighter than RLM 76 Light Blue.

Can I use Verdigris instead of RLM 76 Light Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Verdigris is a little lighter than RLM 76 Light Blue.

Can I use RLM 76 Light Blue instead of Verdigris?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 76 Light Blue is a little darker.

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 76 Light Blue on the colour wheel See Verdigris on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 76 Light Blue

RLM 76 Light Blue vs Sky Blue (71.306)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Verdigris
RLM 76 Light Blue vs Rus. AF Grey Prot. Coat (71.344)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Verdigris
RLM 76 Light Blue vs Wolf Grey (72.047)Game Color · ΔE 11, fair

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Verdigris

Verdigris vs Blue FS35622 (H-314)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 76 Light Blue
Verdigris vs Smoke Blue (H-96)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 76 Light Blue
Verdigris vs Blue FS35622 (C-314)Mr. Color · ΔE 10, fair

All matches: RLM 76 Light Blue equivalents · Verdigris equivalents