What is the difference between RLM 75 and Regiment Grey?

ΔE 9 (close). Regiment Grey is a little darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 75 vs Regiment Grey

RLM 75

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11826
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #706f6d (estimate)

Regiment Grey

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5a6068 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Regiment Grey is a little darker, more saturated than RLM 75.

Can I use Regiment Grey instead of RLM 75?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Regiment Grey is a little darker, more saturated than RLM 75.

Can I use RLM 75 instead of Regiment Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 75 is a little lighter, 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 75 on the colour wheel See Regiment Grey on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 75

RLM 75 vs Uniform GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Regiment Grey
RLM 75 vs Uniform GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, close
RLM 75 vs Bramble Grove (Vol. 3)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 13, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Regiment Grey

Regiment Grey vs Medium Gunship Grey FS 36118 (AK11881)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 1, very close · closer than RLM 75
Regiment Grey vs German Grey (AK17071)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 75
Regiment Grey vs RAF Extra Dark Sea Grey BS381C/640 (AK11850)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 75

All matches: RLM 75 equivalents · Regiment Grey equivalents