RLM 73 vs Mechanicus Standard Grey

RLM 73

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

Mechanicus Standard Grey

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

How close are they?

ΔE 10.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Mechanicus Standard Grey is a little darker than RLM 73.

Can I use Mechanicus Standard Grey instead of RLM 73?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Mechanicus Standard Grey is a little darker than RLM 73.

Can I use RLM 73 instead of Mechanicus Standard Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 73 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 73 on the colour wheel See Mechanicus Standard Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 73

Other AK Interactive paints close to Mechanicus Standard Grey

All matches: RLM 73 equivalents · Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalents

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