RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941) vs Dark Imperial Khaki

RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941)

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Air Series
Code
AK11812
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#80805e (estimate)

Dark Imperial Khaki

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4154P
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#70866a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dark Imperial Khaki is cooler than RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941).

Can I use Dark Imperial Khaki instead of RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Dark Imperial Khaki is cooler than RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941).

Can I use RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941) instead of Dark Imperial Khaki?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941) 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 (1941) on the colour wheel See Dark Imperial Khaki on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941)

Other AK Interactive paints close to Dark Imperial Khaki

All matches: RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941) equivalents · Dark Imperial Khaki equivalents

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