Rlm 78 (1942): equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11831. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #889D98 finish matte type color family Green

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.

Light Green Blue 70.972

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Frost Blue

Wave 3

ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Bright Neutral Grey 045

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 9.6 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Miskatonic Grey SFG47

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 9.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Green PG7

Base Set

ΔE 25.9 · different color

Similar paints

Rlm 65 (1941) · AK11818

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Light Green Blue · 70.972

Vallejo · Model Color

Celestra Grey

Citadel · Base

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Rlm 78 (1942), using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

White Blue S04

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Pacific Green 70.757

Vallejo · Model Color

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Rlm 78 (1942) pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Corvus Black

Citadel · Base

Dark Stone

Army Painter · Warpaints

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Rlm 78 (1942)?

The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Rlm 78 (1942) is Celestra Grey (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.1 (close match).

What color is Rlm 78 (1942)?

Rlm 78 (1942) is a standard green miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11831. Its screen color is approximately #889D98 with a matte finish.