The stored digital swatch for Rlm 78 (1942) is a light muted grey with a cool undertone. The leading same-type candidate, Citadel Celestra Grey, scores 85 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The catalog suggests Rlm 78 (1941) as a darker color and Warm Grey as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Rlm 78 (1942) equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Rlm 78 (1942). These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Celestra Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.1).
Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Light Green Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.2).
Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 76 Light Grey (USAF), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
Best P3 Paints option: P3 Paints Underbelly Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.8).
The stored colors differ by delta E 3.1 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.
Citadel
Vallejo
Revell
P3 Paints
Humbrol
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 3 other brands 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 (1942)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Celestra Grey at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Rlm 78 (1942)?
The approximate digital swatch for Rlm 78 (1942) is a light muted grey with a cool undertone (hex #889D98). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Rlm 78 (1942) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Warm Grey for a lighter step and Rlm 78 (1941) for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.