What is the difference between RLM 63 and Dusty Skull?

ΔE 7 (close). Dusty Skull is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 63 vs Dusty Skull

RLM 63

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11816
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7e7b6a (estimate)

Dusty Skull

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

How close are they?

ΔE 6.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dusty Skull is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than RLM 63.

Can I use Dusty Skull instead of RLM 63?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Dusty Skull is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than RLM 63.

Can I use RLM 63 instead of Dusty Skull?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 63 is a little darker, more muted, 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 63 on the colour wheel See Dusty Skull on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 63

RLM 63 vs Raw Wool (WP4152P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 10, close
RLM 63 vs Dark Imperial Khaki (WP4154P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 12, fair
RLM 63 vs Desert Olive Green (WP4140P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 12, fair

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 63
Dusty Skull vs RAF Camouflage Beige (Hemp) BS381C/389 (AK11856)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 6, close · closer than RLM 63
Dusty Skull vs Medium Sea Grey (AK11014)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 6, close · closer than RLM 63

All matches: RLM 63 equivalents · Dusty Skull equivalents