What is the difference between RAF Cockpit Grey-Green and Raw Wool?

ΔE 5 (very close). Raw Wool is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAF Cockpit Grey-Green vs Raw Wool

RAF Cockpit Grey-Green

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11847
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #738168 (estimate)

Raw Wool

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4152P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #818c70 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Raw Wool is a little lighter, warmer than RAF Cockpit Grey-Green.

Can I use Raw Wool instead of RAF Cockpit Grey-Green?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Raw Wool is a little lighter, warmer than RAF Cockpit Grey-Green.

Can I use RAF Cockpit Grey-Green instead of Raw Wool?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAF Cockpit Grey-Green is a little darker, cooler.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See RAF Cockpit Grey-Green on the colour wheel See Raw Wool on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RAF Cockpit Grey-Green

RAF Cockpit Grey-Green vs Dark Imperial Khaki (WP4154P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Raw Wool
RAF Cockpit Grey-Green vs Light Feldgrau (WP4045P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 10, fair
RAF Cockpit Grey-Green vs Desert Olive Green (WP4140P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 11, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Raw Wool

Raw Wool vs US Interior Yellow Green (AK11859)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close
Raw Wool vs Faded Green (AK11135)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 6, close
Raw Wool vs RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941) (AK11812)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 7, close

All matches: RAF Cockpit Grey-Green equivalents · Raw Wool equivalents