In our digital catalog, Rlm 78 (1941) is classified as a cool blue, light and muted. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Blue Fs 35190 and Rlm 78 (1942), both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Frost Blue, scoring 89 percent digital color similarity. Test the shortlisted paint over your intended primer before committing a whole unit.
Rlm 78 (1941) equivalents, brand by brand
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Rlm 78 (1941)'s approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Frost Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 2.3).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Pale Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.3).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 183 Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.5).
- From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Underbelly Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.7).
- Citadel's closest color: Citadel Celestra Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.5).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 374 Grey / Grau (RAL 7001), a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.7).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.3 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Citadel
Revell
Tamiya
The Army Painter
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Rlm 78 (1941)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Frost Blue at 89% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Rlm 78 (1941)?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Pale Blue at 79% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Rlm 78 (1941)?
The approximate digital swatch for Rlm 78 (1941) is a light muted blue with a cool undertone (hex #80979F). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Rlm 78 (1941) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Rlm 78 (1942) for a lighter step and Blue Fs 35190 for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.