What is the difference between RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941) and Raw Wool?

ΔE 7 (close). Raw Wool is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941) vs Raw Wool

RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941)

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

Raw Wool

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4152P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #818c70 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Raw Wool is a little lighter, cooler than RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941).

Can I use Raw Wool instead of RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Raw Wool is a little lighter, cooler than RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941).

Can I use RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941) instead of Raw Wool?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941) is a little darker, 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 Raw Wool on the colour wheel

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

RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941) vs Dusty SkullWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 9, close
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 Raw Wool

Raw Wool vs RAF Cockpit Grey-Green (AK11847)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941)
Raw Wool vs US Interior Yellow Green (AK11859)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941)
Raw Wool vs Faded Green (AK11135)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 6, close · closer than RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941)

All matches: RLM 02 RLM-Grau (1941) equivalents · Raw Wool equivalents