Rlm 78 (1941): equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11830. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #80979F finish matte type color family Blue

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Fog Grey WP1427

Warpaints

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Lendanis Grey SFG32

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Bright Neutral Grey 045

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 12.6 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Cobalt Bluegreen

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 24.9 · different color

Similar paints

Frost Blue

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Very close

Dark Ghost Grey Fs 36320 · AK11887

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Rlm 65 (1938) · AK11817

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Rlm 78 (1941), using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pale Grey Blue 70.907

Vallejo · Model Color

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Shadow Blue

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Rlm 78 (1941) pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Black Rubber

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Black Grey / Bla Uniform

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Rlm 78 (1941)?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for AK Interactive Rlm 78 (1941) is Frost Blue (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).

What color is Rlm 78 (1941)?

Rlm 78 (1941) is a standard blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11830. Its screen color is approximately #80979F with a matte finish.