What is the difference between RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941) and Dusty Skull?

ΔE 9 (close). Dusty Skull is a little lighter, more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941) vs Dusty Skull

RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941)

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

Dusty Skull

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #91856e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dusty Skull is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941).

Can I use Dusty Skull instead of RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Dusty Skull is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941).

Can I use RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941) instead of Dusty Skull?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941) is a little darker, more saturated, cooler.

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 Dusty Skull on the colour wheel

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

RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941) vs Raw Wool (WP4152P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close · closer than Dusty Skull
RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941) vs Light Battle Dress (WP4051P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 9, close
RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941) vs Dark Imperial Khaki (WP4154P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 10, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Dusty Skull

Dusty Skull vs IJN J3 SP (Amber Grey) (AK11892)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941)
Dusty Skull vs RAF Camouflage Beige (Hemp) BS381C/389 (AK11856)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 6, close · closer than RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941)
Dusty Skull vs Medium Sea Grey (AK11014)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 6, close · closer than RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941)

All matches: RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941) equivalents · Dusty Skull equivalents