What is the difference between RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau and Oil Stains?

ΔE 8 (close). Oil Stains is a little lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau vs Oil Stains

RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11316
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #121a1b (estimate)

Oil Stains

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1a2a2a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Oil Stains is a little lighter than RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau.

Can I use Oil Stains instead of RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Oil Stains is a little lighter than RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau.

Can I use RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau instead of Oil Stains?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau is a little darker.

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 7021 Dunkelgrau on the colour wheel See Oil Stains on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau

RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau vs The Darkness (Vol. 1)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Oil Stains
RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau vs Matt BlackWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Oil Stains
RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau vs Raven BlackWarpaints Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Oil Stains

Other AK Interactive paints close to Oil Stains

Oil Stains vs Anthracite Grey (AK11167)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau
Oil Stains vs IJN Q1 Anti-Glare Blue-Black (AK11895)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau
Oil Stains vs Extra Dark Green (AK11153)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau

All matches: RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau equivalents · Oil Stains equivalents