What is the difference between RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) and AMT-1 Lt. Grey. Brown?

ΔE 8 (close). AMT-1 Lt. Grey. Brown is a little darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) vs AMT-1 Lt. Grey. Brown

RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11811
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #979481 (estimate)

AMT-1 Lt. Grey. Brown

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.320
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #878276 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. AMT-1 Lt. Grey. Brown is a little darker than RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938).

Can I use AMT-1 Lt. Grey. Brown instead of RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). AMT-1 Lt. Grey. Brown is a little darker than RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938).

Can I use RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) instead of AMT-1 Lt. Grey. Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) is a little lighter.

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 RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) on the colour wheel See AMT-1 Lt. Grey. Brown on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938)

RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) vs Deck Tan (70.986)Model Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than AMT-1 Lt. Grey. Brown
RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) vs M495 Light Gray (71.298)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than AMT-1 Lt. Grey. Brown
RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) vs IDF Sand Grey (71.141)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than AMT-1 Lt. Grey. Brown

Other AK Interactive paints close to AMT-1 Lt. Grey. Brown

AMT-1 Lt. Grey. Brown vs RLM 63 (AK11816)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938)
AMT-1 Lt. Grey. Brown vs French Army Grey-Blue (AK11365)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 6, very close · closer than RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938)
AMT-1 Lt. Grey. Brown vs IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) (AK11891)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938)

All matches: RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) equivalents · AMT-1 Lt. Grey. Brown equivalents