What is the difference between RLM 73 and Mid Feldgrau?

ΔE 8 (close). Mid Feldgrau is a little lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 73 vs Mid Feldgrau

RLM 73

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11824
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #424941 (estimate)

Mid Feldgrau

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4044P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #405548 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Mid Feldgrau is a little lighter, more saturated than RLM 73.

Can I use Mid Feldgrau instead of RLM 73?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Mid Feldgrau is a little lighter, more saturated than RLM 73.

Can I use RLM 73 instead of Mid Feldgrau?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 73 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 73 on the colour wheel See Mid Feldgrau on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 73

RLM 73 vs Dark Drab (WP4026P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close · closer than Mid Feldgrau
RLM 73 vs Dark Feldgrau (WP4042P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close · closer than Mid Feldgrau
RLM 73 vs Bleached Strap Grey (WP4150P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close · closer than Mid Feldgrau

Other AK Interactive paints close to Mid Feldgrau

Mid Feldgrau vs Space Dark Green (AK17019)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 73
Mid Feldgrau vs Dark Blue-Grey (AK11164)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 73
Mid Feldgrau vs French Army Green (AK11364)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 73

All matches: RLM 73 equivalents · Mid Feldgrau equivalents