What is the difference between RLM 82 and Mid Feldgrau?

ΔE 5 (very close). Mid Feldgrau is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 82 vs Mid Feldgrau

RLM 82

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11838
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4f5c4b (estimate)

Mid Feldgrau

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4044P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #405548 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.3, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Mid Feldgrau is a little darker, cooler than RLM 82.

Can I use Mid Feldgrau instead of RLM 82?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Mid Feldgrau is a little darker, cooler than RLM 82.

Can I use RLM 82 instead of Mid Feldgrau?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 82 is a little lighter, warmer.

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 82 on the colour wheel See Mid Feldgrau on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 82

RLM 82 vs Tundra TaupeWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close
RLM 82 vs Venom WyrmWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 8, close
RLM 82 vs Woodland CamoWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Mid Feldgrau

Mid Feldgrau vs Space Dark Green (AK17019)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 82
Mid Feldgrau vs Dark Blue-Grey (AK11164)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 82
Mid Feldgrau vs French Army Green (AK11364)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 82

All matches: RLM 82 equivalents · Mid Feldgrau equivalents