What is the difference between RLM 78 Light Blue and Steel Grey?

ΔE 7 (close). Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 78 Light Blue vs Steel Grey

RLM 78 Light Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-418
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #70a8bd (estimate)

Steel Grey

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.102
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #87acc6 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same.

Can I use Steel Grey instead of RLM 78 Light Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). The swatches are almost the same.

Can I use RLM 78 Light Blue instead of Steel Grey?

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 78 Light Blue on the colour wheel See Steel Grey on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 78 Light Blue

RLM 78 Light Blue vs Unders. Blue “Faded” (71.332)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Steel Grey
RLM 78 Light Blue vs Sky Blue (70.961)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Steel Grey
RLM 78 Light Blue vs Russian AF Grey N.7 (71.343)Model Air · ΔE 9, close

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Steel Grey

Steel Grey vs IJN Gray Mitsubishi (C-35)Mr. Color · ΔE 9, close
Steel Grey vs IJN Gray Mitsubishi (N-61)Acrysion · ΔE 9, close
Steel Grey vs RLM 78 Light Blue (C-118)Mr. Color · ΔE 9, close

All matches: RLM 78 Light Blue equivalents · Steel Grey equivalents