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

ΔE 11 (fair). Grey Seer is a little lighter, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 65 (1938) vs Grey Seer

RLM 65 (1938)

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

Grey Seer

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a8a8b0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Grey Seer is a little lighter, more muted than RLM 65 (1938).

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

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Grey Seer is a little lighter, more muted than RLM 65 (1938).

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

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 65 (1938) is a little darker, 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 Grey Seer on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 65 (1938)

RLM 65 (1938) vs Celestra GreyColour: Base · ΔE 8, close · closer than Grey Seer
RLM 65 (1938) vs Administratum GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 10, close · closer than Grey Seer
RLM 65 (1938) vs Administratum GreyColour: Air · ΔE 10, close · closer than Grey Seer

Other AK Interactive paints close to Grey Seer

Grey Seer vs Pale Grey (AK11013)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)
Grey Seer vs Light Ghost Grey FS 36375 (AK11888)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)
Grey Seer vs Intermediate Blue (AK11163)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 65 (1938)

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