Paint equivalent guide

Rlm 78 (1942) Equivalent

RLM 78 (1942) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest RLM 78 (1942) equivalent is Patagon Pine (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.2).
For the RLM 78 (1942) equivalent Vallejo, Hydra Turquoise (72.025) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 9.6).
The best RLM 78 (1942) Army Painter equivalent is Patagon Pine (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.2).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for RLM 78 (1942)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to RLM 78 (1942) in the current local catalogue is Patagon Pine from Army Painter (Delta-E 6.24).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

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Frequently asked questions

RLM 78 (1942) is a paint from AK Interactive. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.

The closest Vallejo option is Hydra Turquoise (72.025) (Delta E 9.62).

Yes, RLM 78 (1942) is currently part of the AK Interactive range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.

Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.

RLM 78 (1942) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest RLM 78 (1942) equivalent is Patagon Pine (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.2).
For the RLM 78 (1942) equivalent Vallejo, Hydra Turquoise (72.025) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 9.6).
The best RLM 78 (1942) Army Painter equivalent is Patagon Pine (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.2).

RLM 78 (1942) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest RLM 78 (1942) equivalent is Patagon Pine (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.2. For a RLM 78 (1942) equivalent Vallejo match, Hydra Turquoise (72.025) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 9.6 is the closest pick. The best RLM 78 (1942) Army Painter equivalent is Patagon Pine (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.2.

RLM 78 (1942) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Hydra Turquoise (72.025) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 9.6.

RLM 78 (1942) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Patagon Pine (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.2.

RLM 78 (1942) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, RLM 78 (1942) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the teal range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Patagon Pine (Army Painter) – ΔE 6.2
  • Closest Vallejo option : Hydra Turquoise (72.025) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 9.6
  • Closest Army Painter option : Patagon Pine (Army Painter) – ΔE 6.2

A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.

Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.

That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.