What is the difference between RLM 66 (1938) and Eshin Grey?

ΔE 7 (close). Eshin Grey is a little lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 66 (1938) vs Eshin Grey

RLM 66 (1938)

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

Eshin Grey

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4a4a4a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Eshin Grey is a little lighter than RLM 66 (1938).

Can I use Eshin Grey instead of RLM 66 (1938)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Eshin Grey is a little lighter than RLM 66 (1938).

Can I use RLM 66 (1938) instead of Eshin Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 66 (1938) 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 66 (1938) on the colour wheel See Eshin Grey 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 Eshin Grey
RLM 66 (1938) vs Mechanicus Standard GreyColour: Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Eshin Grey
RLM 66 (1938) vs Dark ReaperColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Eshin Grey

Eshin Grey vs Black Purple (AK11270)Color Punch · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 66 (1938)
Eshin Grey vs US Army Helo Drab FS 34031 (AK11872)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 66 (1938)
Eshin Grey vs RLM 72 (AK11823)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 66 (1938)

All matches: RLM 66 (1938) equivalents · Eshin Grey equivalents