What is the difference between RLM 65 (1938) and Cadre Grey?

ΔE 9 (close). Cadre Grey is a little darker, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 65 (1938) vs Cadre Grey

RLM 65 (1938)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11817
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #86a2a5 (estimate)

Cadre Grey

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a9298 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Cadre Grey is a little darker, more muted than RLM 65 (1938).

Can I use Cadre Grey instead of RLM 65 (1938)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Cadre Grey is a little darker, more muted than RLM 65 (1938).

Can I use RLM 65 (1938) instead of Cadre Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 65 (1938) is a little lighter, more saturated.

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 65 (1938) on the colour wheel See Cadre Grey on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 65 (1938)

RLM 65 (1938) vs Shark WhiteWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Cadre Grey
RLM 65 (1938) vs Ash GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, close
RLM 65 (1938) vs Tanker Grey (WP4047P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 12, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Cadre Grey

Cadre Grey vs Dark Ghost Grey FS 36320 (AK11887)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 2, very close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)
Cadre Grey vs RAF Medium Sea Grey BS381C/637 (AK11843)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)
Cadre Grey vs Medium Grey FS 36270 (AK11886)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)

All matches: RLM 65 (1938) equivalents · Cadre Grey equivalents