In the pot, Rlm 79 (1942) reads as a warm brown, mid-tone and moderate. This is a common color; 5 other brands cover it, the nearest being Vallejo Mustard Brown at 93 percent. For modelling, drop to Middle Stone in the recesses and step up to Ral 8031 F9 Sandbraun on the edges, both AK Interactive paints. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Rlm 79 (1942) equivalents, brand by brand
1 of the 10 brands with a mapped match get genuinely close to AK Interactive Rlm 79 (1942), though none is a clone. Brand by brand, the nearest colors are:
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Mustard Brown, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.3).
- From Humbrol: Humbrol Tan, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.4).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Ruddy Umber, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.8).
- Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya Dark Tan, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.9).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Vambrace Brown, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.0).
- From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Lyossan Flesh, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 4.9).
We checked the Lab numbers for a hidden catch and there is none: lightness and temperature both line up, so this swap is as safe as they come.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Vallejo
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Tamiya
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
Scale75
Citadel
Revell
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 5 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Rlm 79 (1942)?
The closest same-finish match is Vallejo Mustard Brown at 93% color similarity.
What color is Rlm 79 (1942)?
Rlm 79 (1942) is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #9C704D).
What do I highlight and shade Rlm 79 (1942) with?
Highlight Rlm 79 (1942) toward Ral 8031 F9 Sandbraun and shade it down into Middle Stone, both AK Interactive paints in the same finish family.