What is the difference between RLM 81 Version 2 and Skavenblight Dinge?

ΔE 6 (close). Skavenblight Dinge is warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 81 Version 2 vs Skavenblight Dinge

RLM 81 Version 2

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11836
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #474d3f (estimate)

Skavenblight Dinge

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4a4438 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Skavenblight Dinge is warmer than RLM 81 Version 2.

Can I use Skavenblight Dinge instead of RLM 81 Version 2?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Skavenblight Dinge is warmer than RLM 81 Version 2.

Can I use RLM 81 Version 2 instead of Skavenblight Dinge?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 81 Version 2 is 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 2 on the colour wheel See Skavenblight Dinge on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 81 Version 2

RLM 81 Version 2 vs Eshin GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close
RLM 81 Version 2 vs Steel Legion DrabColour: Base · ΔE 11, fair
RLM 81 Version 2 vs Death Korps DrabColour: Base · ΔE 12, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Skavenblight Dinge

Skavenblight Dinge vs Khaki green No.3 (AK11373)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 81 Version 2
Skavenblight Dinge vs Dot44 Brown Base (AK11408)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 81 Version 2
Skavenblight Dinge vs RLM 71 (AK11822)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 81 Version 2

All matches: RLM 81 Version 2 equivalents · Skavenblight Dinge equivalents