What is the difference between RLM 72 and Mechanicus Standard Grey?

ΔE 9 (close). Mechanicus Standard Grey is a little darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 72 vs Mechanicus Standard Grey

RLM 72

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11823
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #464742 (estimate)

Mechanicus Standard Grey

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3a4048 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Mechanicus Standard Grey is a little darker than RLM 72.

Can I use Mechanicus Standard Grey instead of RLM 72?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Mechanicus Standard Grey is a little darker than RLM 72.

Can I use RLM 72 instead of Mechanicus Standard Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 72 is a little lighter.

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 72 on the colour wheel See Mechanicus Standard Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 72

RLM 72 vs Eshin GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Mechanicus Standard Grey
RLM 72 vs Skavenblight DingeColour: Layer · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Mechanicus Standard Grey
RLM 72 vs Mechanicus Standard GreyColour: Air · ΔE 9, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Mechanicus Standard Grey

Mechanicus Standard Grey vs Deep Sea Blue (AK11864)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 72
Mechanicus Standard Grey vs RLM 66 (1938) (AK11819)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 72
Mechanicus Standard Grey vs Oxford (AK11188)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 72

All matches: RLM 72 equivalents · Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalents