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

ΔE 17 (loose). Sunrise Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 76 Light Blue vs Sunrise Blue

RLM 76 Light Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-117
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b2cec6 (estimate)

Sunrise Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.118
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a2e0f2 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Sunrise Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than RLM 76 Light Blue.

Can I use Sunrise Blue instead of RLM 76 Light Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Sunrise Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than RLM 76 Light Blue.

Can I use RLM 76 Light Blue instead of Sunrise Blue?

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

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 Sunrise Blue 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 5, very close · closer than Sunrise Blue
RLM 76 Light Blue vs Flanker Light Blue (71.334)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Sunrise Blue
RLM 76 Light Blue vs Rus. AF Grey Prot. Coat (71.344)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Sunrise Blue

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Sunrise Blue

Sunrise Blue vs Smoke Blue (H-96)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than RLM 76 Light Blue
Sunrise Blue vs RLM 76 Light Blue (H-417)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than RLM 76 Light Blue
Sunrise Blue vs RLM 65 Light Blue (H-67)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 19, loose

All matches: RLM 76 Light Blue equivalents · Sunrise Blue equivalents