In our digital catalog, Rlm 79 (1942) is classified as a warm brown, mid-tone and moderate. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Mustard Brown, scoring 93 percent digital color similarity. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Middle Stone and Ral 8031 F9 Sandbraun, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Rlm 79 (1942) equivalents, brand by brand
1 of the 10 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to AK Interactive Rlm 79 (1942).
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Mustard Brown, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.3).
- From Humbrol: Humbrol 9 Tan, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Ruddy Umber, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Vambrace Brown, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
- Best P3 Paints option: P3 Paints Lyossan Flesh, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
- From Tamiya: Tamiya XF-52 Flat Earth, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.0).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
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.
Vallejo
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
Tamiya
Scale75
Citadel
Revell
Monument Pro Acryl
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 4 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Rlm 79 (1942)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Mustard Brown at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Rlm 79 (1942)?
The approximate digital swatch for Rlm 79 (1942) is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #9C704D). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Rlm 79 (1942) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Ral 8031 F9 Sandbraun for a lighter step and Middle Stone for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.