What is the difference between RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) and Sky Type S?

ΔE 7 (close). Sky Type S is cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) vs Sky Type S

RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938)

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

Sky Type S

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.302
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #939e85 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Sky Type S is cooler than RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938).

Can I use Sky Type S instead of RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Sky Type S is cooler than RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938).

Can I use RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) instead of Sky Type S?

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 Sky Type S 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 Sky Type S
RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) vs M495 Light Gray (71.298)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Sky Type S
RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) vs IDF Sand Grey (71.141)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Sky Type S

Other AK Interactive paints close to Sky Type S

Sky Type S vs Medium Sea Grey (AK11014)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 6, close · closer than RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938)
Sky Type S vs IJA #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green) (AK11899)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 7, close
Sky Type S vs Warm Grey (AK11009)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 8, close

All matches: RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1938) equivalents · Sky Type S equivalents