What is the difference between RLM 66 (1938) and Dark Reaper?

ΔE 9 (close). Dark Reaper is a little lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 66 (1938) vs Dark Reaper

RLM 66 (1938)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11819
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #363e40 (estimate)

Dark Reaper

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2a4a50 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dark Reaper is a little lighter, more saturated than RLM 66 (1938).

Can I use Dark Reaper instead of RLM 66 (1938)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Dark Reaper is a little lighter, more saturated than RLM 66 (1938).

Can I use RLM 66 (1938) instead of Dark Reaper?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 66 (1938) is a little darker, more muted.

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 66 (1938) on the colour wheel See Dark Reaper on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 66 (1938)

RLM 66 (1938) vs Mechanicus Standard GreyColour: Base · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Dark Reaper
RLM 66 (1938) vs Mechanicus Standard GreyColour: Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Dark Reaper
RLM 66 (1938) vs Eshin GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 7, close · closer than Dark Reaper

Other AK Interactive paints close to Dark Reaper

Dark Reaper vs French Greyish Blue (AK11439)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 6, very close · closer than RLM 66 (1938)
Dark Reaper vs Deep Sea Blue (AK11864)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 6, very close · closer than RLM 66 (1938)
Dark Reaper vs Turquoise (AK11171)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 8, close · closer than RLM 66 (1938)

All matches: RLM 66 (1938) equivalents · Dark Reaper equivalents