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

ΔE 12 (fair). Tanker Grey is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 65 (1938) vs Tanker Grey

RLM 65 (1938)

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

Tanker Grey

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4047P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #788c9e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Tanker Grey is a little darker, cooler than RLM 65 (1938).

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

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Tanker Grey is a little darker, cooler than RLM 65 (1938).

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

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 65 (1938) is a little lighter, 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 65 (1938) on the colour wheel See Tanker 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 Tanker Grey
RLM 65 (1938) vs Cadre GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Tanker Grey
RLM 65 (1938) vs Ash GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, close · closer than Tanker Grey

Other AK Interactive paints close to Tanker Grey

Tanker Grey vs Space Grey (AK17045)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 2, very close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)
Tanker Grey vs French Blue (AK11166)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)
Tanker Grey vs AMT-7 Light Blue (AK11916)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)

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