What is the difference between RLM 76 Light Blue and Wolf Grey?

ΔE 11 (fair). Wolf Grey is a little lighter, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 76 Light Blue vs Wolf Grey

RLM 76 Light Blue

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

Wolf Grey

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.047
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #d9dce4 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Wolf Grey is a little lighter, more muted than RLM 76 Light Blue.

Can I use Wolf Grey instead of RLM 76 Light Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Wolf Grey is a little lighter, more muted than RLM 76 Light Blue.

Can I use RLM 76 Light Blue instead of Wolf Grey?

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

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 Wolf Grey 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 Wolf Grey
RLM 76 Light Blue vs Rus. AF Grey Prot. Coat (71.344)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Wolf Grey
RLM 76 Light Blue vs Verdigris (72.096)Game Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Wolf Grey

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Wolf Grey

Wolf Grey vs Character White (C-107)Mr. Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than RLM 76 Light Blue
Wolf Grey vs Off White (C-69)Mr. Color · ΔE 11, fair
Wolf Grey vs Off White (H-21)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 11, fair

All matches: RLM 76 Light Blue equivalents · Wolf Grey equivalents