What is the difference between RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) and M495 Light Gray?

ΔE 3 (very close). M495 Light Gray is cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) vs M495 Light Gray

RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938)

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

M495 Light Gray

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.298
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8e917f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 3.0, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. M495 Light Gray is cooler than RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938).

Can I use M495 Light Gray instead of RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938)?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 3). M495 Light Gray is cooler than RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938).

Can I use RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) instead of M495 Light Gray?

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

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 M495 Light Gray 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 M495 Light Gray
RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) vs IDF Sand Grey (71.141)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close
RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) vs IJN Medium Grey (71.312)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close

Other AK Interactive paints close to M495 Light Gray

M495 Light Gray vs Medium Sea Grey (AK11014)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 3, very close
M495 Light Gray vs IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) (AK11891)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close
M495 Light Gray vs RAF Camouflage Beige (Hemp) BS381C/389 (AK11856)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close

All matches: RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) equivalents · M495 Light Gray equivalents