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

ΔE 11 (fair). Mustard Brown is more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 79 Sand Yellow vs Mustard Brown

RLM 79 Sand Yellow

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

Mustard Brown

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.769
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #916945 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Mustard Brown is more saturated than RLM 79 Sand Yellow.

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

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Mustard Brown is more saturated than RLM 79 Sand Yellow.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 79 Sand Yellow is more muted.

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

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Mustard Brown

Mustard Brown vs Khaki (C-527)Mr. Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than RLM 79 Sand Yellow
Mustard Brown vs RLM 79 Sandy Brown (H-66)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 11, fair
Mustard Brown vs Light Brown (C-321)Mr. Color · ΔE 12, fair

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