What is the difference between RLM 79 Sandy Brown and Mustard Brown?

ΔE 11 (fair). Mustard Brown is a little darker, more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 79 Sandy Brown vs Mustard Brown

RLM 79 Sandy Brown

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-66
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9e7c46 (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 a little darker, more muted, warmer than RLM 79 Sandy Brown.

Can I use Mustard Brown instead of RLM 79 Sandy Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Mustard Brown is a little darker, more muted, warmer than RLM 79 Sandy Brown.

Can I use RLM 79 Sandy Brown instead of Mustard Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 79 Sandy Brown is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler.

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 Sandy Brown on the colour wheel See Mustard Brown on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 79 Sandy Brown

RLM 79 Sandy Brown vs Iraqi Sand (70.819)Model Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Mustard Brown
RLM 79 Sandy Brown vs Ochre Brown (70.856)Model Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Mustard Brown
RLM 79 Sandy Brown vs Desert Brown (70.767)Model Color · ΔE 5, 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 Sandy Brown
Mustard Brown vs RLM 79 Sand Yellow (C-119)Mr. Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than RLM 79 Sandy Brown
Mustard Brown vs Light Brown (C-321)Mr. Color · ΔE 12, fair

All matches: RLM 79 Sandy Brown equivalents · Mustard Brown equivalents