What is the difference between RLM 66 (1938) and Luftwaffe Uniform?

ΔE 10 (close). Luftwaffe Uniform is more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 66 (1938) vs Luftwaffe Uniform

RLM 66 (1938)

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

Luftwaffe Uniform

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.816
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3c3f4f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Luftwaffe Uniform is more saturated than RLM 66 (1938).

Can I use Luftwaffe Uniform instead of RLM 66 (1938)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Luftwaffe Uniform is more saturated than RLM 66 (1938).

Can I use RLM 66 (1938) instead of Luftwaffe Uniform?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 66 (1938) is 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 Luftwaffe Uniform 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 Luftwaffe Uniform
RLM 66 (1938) vs Tire Black (71.315)Model Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Luftwaffe Uniform
RLM 66 (1938) vs Black Green RLM70 (71.021)Model Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Luftwaffe Uniform

Other AK Interactive paints close to Luftwaffe Uniform

Luftwaffe Uniform vs RLM 83 (AK11839)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 66 (1938)
Luftwaffe Uniform vs Oxford (AK11188)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 6, close · closer than RLM 66 (1938)
Luftwaffe Uniform vs Deep Sea Blue (AK11864)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 8, close · closer than RLM 66 (1938)

All matches: RLM 66 (1938) equivalents · Luftwaffe Uniform equivalents