What is the difference between RLM 62 and 7K Russian Tan?

ΔE 5 (very close). 7K Russian Tan is more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 62 vs 7K Russian Tan

RLM 62

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11815
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #676a4f (estimate)

7K Russian Tan

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.283
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6b6855 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.3, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. 7K Russian Tan is more muted, warmer than RLM 62.

Can I use 7K Russian Tan instead of RLM 62?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). 7K Russian Tan is more muted, warmer than RLM 62.

Can I use RLM 62 instead of 7K Russian Tan?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 62 is 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 62 on the colour wheel See 7K Russian Tan on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 62

RLM 62 vs Hemp (71.023)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than 7K Russian Tan
RLM 62 vs Light Mud (70.760)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than 7K Russian Tan
RLM 62 vs Germ. Beige WWII (70.821)Model Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than 7K Russian Tan

Other AK Interactive paints close to 7K Russian Tan

7K Russian Tan vs Forest Green (AK17021)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 62
7K Russian Tan vs Us Olive Uniform (AK17074)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 62
7K Russian Tan vs Reddish Grey (AK11017)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 62

All matches: RLM 62 equivalents · 7K Russian Tan equivalents