What is the difference between RLM 81 Version 3 and Cam. Med. Brown?

ΔE 6 (very close). Cam. Med. Brown is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 81 Version 3 vs Cam. Med. Brown

RLM 81 Version 3

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

Cam. Med. Brown

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.038
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #51453a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Cam. Med. Brown is a little darker, warmer than RLM 81 Version 3.

Can I use Cam. Med. Brown instead of RLM 81 Version 3?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Cam. Med. Brown is a little darker, warmer than RLM 81 Version 3.

Can I use RLM 81 Version 3 instead of Cam. Med. Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 81 Version 3 is a little lighter, 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 3 on the colour wheel See Cam. Med. Brown on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 81 Version 3

RLM 81 Version 3 vs Brown Violet RLM81 (71.264)Model Air · ΔE 1, very close · closer than Cam. Med. Brown
RLM 81 Version 3 vs USAF Olive Drab (71.016)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Cam. Med. Brown
RLM 81 Version 3 vs Dark Earth (71.029)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Cam. Med. Brown

Other AK Interactive paints close to Cam. Med. Brown

Cam. Med. Brown vs Khaki green No.3 (AK11373)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 81 Version 3
Cam. Med. Brown vs Dot44 Brown Base (AK11408)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 81 Version 3
Cam. Med. Brown vs WWI British Khaki Brown Base (AK11301)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 81 Version 3

All matches: RLM 81 Version 3 equivalents · Cam. Med. Brown equivalents