RLM 78 Light Blue vs Russian AF Grey N.7

RLM 78 Light Blue

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-118
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#779fac (estimate)

Russian AF Grey N.7

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.343
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6892aa (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Russian AF Grey N.7 is a little darker, cooler than RLM 78 Light Blue.

Can I use Russian AF Grey N.7 instead of RLM 78 Light Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Russian AF Grey N.7 is a little darker, cooler than RLM 78 Light Blue.

Can I use RLM 78 Light Blue instead of Russian AF Grey N.7?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 78 Light Blue is a little lighter, 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 78 Light Blue on the colour wheel See Russian AF Grey N.7 on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 78 Light Blue

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Russian AF Grey N.7

All matches: RLM 78 Light Blue equivalents · Russian AF Grey N.7 equivalents

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