What is the difference between RLM 79 Sand Yellow and Tan Earth?

ΔE 6 (very close). Tan Earth is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 79 Sand Yellow vs Tan Earth

RLM 79 Sand Yellow

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

Tan Earth

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.079
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9a7464 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.7, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Tan Earth is a little lighter, cooler than RLM 79 Sand Yellow.

Can I use Tan Earth instead of RLM 79 Sand Yellow?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Tan Earth is a little lighter, cooler than RLM 79 Sand Yellow.

Can I use RLM 79 Sand Yellow instead of Tan Earth?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 79 Sand Yellow is a little darker, 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 79 Sand Yellow on the colour wheel See Tan Earth 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 Tan Earth
RLM 79 Sand Yellow vs Sand Brown (71.034)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Tan Earth
RLM 79 Sand Yellow vs Malefic Flesh (74.012)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 6, very close

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Tan Earth

Tan Earth vs Brown (C-526)Mr. Color · ΔE 10, fair
Tan Earth vs Light Brown (C-321)Mr. Color · ΔE 11, fair
Tan Earth vs Khaki (C-527)Mr. Color · ΔE 13, fair

All matches: RLM 79 Sand Yellow equivalents · Tan Earth equivalents