What is the difference between RAL 7009 Hellgrau and Hobgrot Hide?

ΔE 13 (fair). Hobgrot Hide is warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAL 7009 Hellgrau vs Hobgrot Hide

RAL 7009 Hellgrau

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11307
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #736737 (estimate)

Hobgrot Hide

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7a5a3a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Hobgrot Hide is warmer than RAL 7009 Hellgrau.

Can I use Hobgrot Hide instead of RAL 7009 Hellgrau?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Hobgrot Hide is warmer than RAL 7009 Hellgrau.

Can I use RAL 7009 Hellgrau instead of Hobgrot Hide?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 7009 Hellgrau is 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 RAL 7009 Hellgrau on the colour wheel See Hobgrot Hide on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RAL 7009 Hellgrau

RAL 7009 Hellgrau vs Death Korps DrabColour: Base · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Hobgrot Hide
RAL 7009 Hellgrau vs Stormvermin FurColour: Layer · ΔE 14, fair
RAL 7009 Hellgrau vs Sylvaneth BarkColour: Dry · ΔE 16, loose

Other AK Interactive paints close to Hobgrot Hide

Hobgrot Hide vs Tan Earth (AK11121)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 2, very close · closer than RAL 7009 Hellgrau
Hobgrot Hide vs Field Drab (AK11435)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RAL 7009 Hellgrau
Hobgrot Hide vs Ochre Green (AK17075)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RAL 7009 Hellgrau

All matches: RAL 7009 Hellgrau equivalents · Hobgrot Hide equivalents