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

ΔE 8 (close). Celestra Grey is cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 65 (1938) vs Celestra Grey

RLM 65 (1938)

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

Celestra Grey

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a9aa8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Celestra Grey is cooler than RLM 65 (1938).

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

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Celestra Grey is cooler than RLM 65 (1938).

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

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 65 (1938) is 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 Celestra Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 65 (1938)

RLM 65 (1938) vs Administratum GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 10, close
RLM 65 (1938) vs Administratum GreyColour: Air · ΔE 10, close
RLM 65 (1938) vs Grey SeerColour: Base · ΔE 11, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Celestra Grey

Celestra Grey vs Dark Ghost Grey FS 36320 (AK11887)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)
Celestra Grey vs French Blue (AK11166)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)
Celestra Grey vs RLM 78 (1941) (AK11830)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)

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