What is the difference between RLM 65 (1941) and Pale Grey Blue?

ΔE 6 (close). Pale Grey Blue is a little lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 65 (1941) vs Pale Grey Blue

RLM 65 (1941)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11818
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #94a198 (estimate)

Pale Grey Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.907
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9bafab (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Pale Grey Blue is a little lighter than RLM 65 (1941).

Can I use Pale Grey Blue instead of RLM 65 (1941)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Pale Grey Blue is a little lighter than RLM 65 (1941).

Can I use RLM 65 (1941) instead of Pale Grey Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 65 (1941) is a little darker.

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 (1941) on the colour wheel See Pale Grey Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 65 (1941)

RLM 65 (1941) vs Flanker Light Gray (71.335)Model Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Pale Grey Blue
RLM 65 (1941) vs Grey Blue RLM84 (71.103)Model Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Pale Grey Blue
RLM 65 (1941) vs Light Gull Gray (71.121)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Pale Grey Blue

Other AK Interactive paints close to Pale Grey Blue

Pale Grey Blue vs ADC Grey FS 16473 (AK11867)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 65 (1941)
Pale Grey Blue vs Spectrum Blue (AK11162)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 65 (1941)
Pale Grey Blue vs Grey-Blue 1920s-1930s (AK11907)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 65 (1941)

All matches: RLM 65 (1941) equivalents · Pale Grey Blue equivalents