What is the difference between RLM 79 Sand Yellow and Mud Brown?

ΔE 6 (close). Mud Brown is a little darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 79 Sand Yellow vs Mud Brown

RLM 79 Sand Yellow

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-119
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #896856 (estimate)

Mud Brown

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.037
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7e5945 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Mud Brown is a little darker than RLM 79 Sand Yellow.

Can I use Mud Brown instead of RLM 79 Sand Yellow?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Mud Brown is a little darker than RLM 79 Sand Yellow.

Can I use RLM 79 Sand Yellow instead of Mud Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 79 Sand Yellow is a little lighter.

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 79 Sand Yellow on the colour wheel See Mud Brown on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 79 Sand Yellow

RLM 79 Sand Yellow vs Tan Earth (70.874)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Mud Brown
RLM 79 Sand Yellow vs Sand Brown (71.034)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Mud Brown
RLM 79 Sand Yellow vs Tan Earth (71.079)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Mud Brown

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Mud Brown

Mud Brown vs Brown (C-526)Mr. Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 79 Sand Yellow
Mud Brown vs Wood Brown (C-43)Mr. Color · ΔE 8, close
Mud Brown vs Wood Brown (H-37)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 8, close

All matches: RLM 79 Sand Yellow equivalents · Mud Brown equivalents