What is the difference between RLM 76 Version 1 and Longbeard Grey?

ΔE 7 (close). Longbeard Grey is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 76 Version 1 vs Longbeard Grey

RLM 76 Version 1

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11827
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a9b6a5 (estimate)

Longbeard Grey

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b0b0a8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Longbeard Grey is more muted than RLM 76 Version 1.

Can I use Longbeard Grey instead of RLM 76 Version 1?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Longbeard Grey is more muted than RLM 76 Version 1.

Can I use RLM 76 Version 1 instead of Longbeard Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 76 Version 1 is more saturated.

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 76 Version 1 on the colour wheel See Longbeard Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 76 Version 1

RLM 76 Version 1 vs Underhive AshColour: Dry · ΔE 8, close
RLM 76 Version 1 vs Pallid Wych FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close
RLM 76 Version 1 vs Rakarth FleshColour: Base · ΔE 10, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Longbeard Grey

Longbeard Grey vs RAF Light Aircraft Grey BS381C/627 (AK11853)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 1, very close · closer than RLM 76 Version 1
Longbeard Grey vs Light Gull Grey FS 16440 (AK11866)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 1, very close · closer than RLM 76 Version 1
Longbeard Grey vs Sky Grey (AK11012)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 2, very close · closer than RLM 76 Version 1

All matches: RLM 76 Version 1 equivalents · Longbeard Grey equivalents