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

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

RLM 66 (1938) vs Dark Grey Blue

RLM 66 (1938)

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

Dark Grey Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.054
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3f454f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dark Grey Blue is a little lighter than RLM 66 (1938).

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

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Dark Grey Blue is a little lighter than RLM 66 (1938).

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

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 Dark Grey Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 66 (1938)

RLM 66 (1938) vs Deep Forest Skin (74.009)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Dark Grey Blue
RLM 66 (1938) vs Tire Black (71.315)Model Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Dark Grey Blue
RLM 66 (1938) vs Black Green RLM70 (71.021)Model Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Dark Grey Blue

Other AK Interactive paints close to Dark Grey Blue

Dark Grey Blue vs Deep Sea Blue (AK11864)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 66 (1938)
Dark Grey Blue vs RLM 83 (AK11839)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 66 (1938)
Dark Grey Blue vs French Greyish Blue (AK11439)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 6, very close · closer than RLM 66 (1938)

All matches: RLM 66 (1938) equivalents · Dark Grey Blue equivalents