What is the difference between RLM 81 Version 1 and Stormvermin Fur?

ΔE 8 (close). Stormvermin Fur is more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 81 Version 1 vs Stormvermin Fur

RLM 81 Version 1

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11835
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #585745 (estimate)

Stormvermin Fur

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6a5a42 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Stormvermin Fur is more saturated, warmer than RLM 81 Version 1.

Can I use Stormvermin Fur instead of RLM 81 Version 1?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Stormvermin Fur is more saturated, warmer than RLM 81 Version 1.

Can I use RLM 81 Version 1 instead of Stormvermin Fur?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 81 Version 1 is more muted, cooler.

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 81 Version 1 on the colour wheel See Stormvermin Fur on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 81 Version 1

RLM 81 Version 1 vs Steel Legion DrabColour: Base · ΔE 8, close · closer than Stormvermin Fur
RLM 81 Version 1 vs Death Korps DrabColour: Base · ΔE 8, close · closer than Stormvermin Fur
RLM 81 Version 1 vs Skavenblight DingeColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Stormvermin Fur

Stormvermin Fur vs Grey-Brown (AK11125)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 81 Version 1
Stormvermin Fur vs RAL 7027 Grau (AK11317)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 81 Version 1
Stormvermin Fur vs Reddish Grey (AK11017)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 6, very close · closer than RLM 81 Version 1

All matches: RLM 81 Version 1 equivalents · Stormvermin Fur equivalents