What is the difference between RLM 81 Version 3 and Skavenblight Dinge?

ΔE 6 (close). Skavenblight Dinge is a little darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 81 Version 3 vs Skavenblight Dinge

RLM 81 Version 3

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11837
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5a5245 (estimate)

Skavenblight Dinge

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

How close are they?

ΔE 6.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Skavenblight Dinge is a little darker than RLM 81 Version 3.

Can I use Skavenblight Dinge instead of RLM 81 Version 3?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Skavenblight Dinge is a little darker than RLM 81 Version 3.

Can I use RLM 81 Version 3 instead of Skavenblight Dinge?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 81 Version 3 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 81 Version 3 on the colour wheel See Skavenblight Dinge on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 81 Version 3

RLM 81 Version 3 vs Steel Legion DrabColour: Base · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Skavenblight Dinge
RLM 81 Version 3 vs Stormvermin FurColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close
RLM 81 Version 3 vs Eshin GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 10, close

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 3
Skavenblight Dinge vs Dot44 Brown Base (AK11408)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 81 Version 3
Skavenblight Dinge vs RLM 71 (AK11822)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 81 Version 3

All matches: RLM 81 Version 3 equivalents · Skavenblight Dinge equivalents