What is the difference between Brown (JGSDF) and Sand Yellow RLM79?

ΔE 6 (very close). Sand Yellow RLM79 is a little lighter, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Brown (JGSDF) vs Sand Yellow RLM79

Brown (JGSDF)

Brand: Tamiya
Range: TS Spray
Code: TS-90
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #81613a (estimate)

Sand Yellow RLM79

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.278
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #876b4a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Sand Yellow RLM79 is a little lighter, more muted than Brown (JGSDF).

Can I use Sand Yellow RLM79 instead of Brown (JGSDF)?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Sand Yellow RLM79 is a little lighter, more muted than Brown (JGSDF).

Can I use Brown (JGSDF) instead of Sand Yellow RLM79?

The same difference applies the other way round: Brown (JGSDF) is a little darker, more saturated.

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 Brown (JGSDF) on the colour wheel See Sand Yellow RLM79 on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Brown (JGSDF)

Brown (JGSDF) vs Brown Green (71.030)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Sand Yellow RLM79
Brown (JGSDF) vs Mustard Brown (70.769)Model Color · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Sand Yellow RLM79
Brown (JGSDF) vs Golden Brown (71.032)Model Air · ΔE 7, close

Other Tamiya paints close to Sand Yellow RLM79

Sand Yellow RLM79 vs Brown (JGSDF) (XF-72)XF Flat Acrylic · ΔE 6, very close
Sand Yellow RLM79 vs Red Brown (TS-1)TS Spray · ΔE 9, close
Sand Yellow RLM79 vs NATO Brown (XF-68)XF Flat Acrylic · ΔE 11, fair

All matches: Brown (JGSDF) equivalents · Sand Yellow RLM79 equivalents