What is the difference between RLM 63 and Raw Wool?

ΔE 10 (close). Raw Wool is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 63 vs Raw Wool

RLM 63

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11816
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7e7b6a (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 9.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Raw Wool is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than RLM 63.

Can I use Raw Wool instead of RLM 63?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Raw Wool is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than RLM 63.

Can I use RLM 63 instead of Raw Wool?

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

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 63

RLM 63 vs Dusty SkullWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Raw Wool
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 Raw Wool

Raw Wool vs RAF Cockpit Grey-Green (AK11847)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 63
Raw Wool vs US Interior Yellow Green (AK11859)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 63
Raw Wool vs Faded Green (AK11135)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 6, close · closer than RLM 63

All matches: RLM 63 equivalents · Raw Wool equivalents