What is the difference between RLM 82 and Skavenblight Dinge?

ΔE 12 (fair). Skavenblight Dinge is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 82 vs Skavenblight Dinge

RLM 82

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

Skavenblight Dinge

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

How close are they?

ΔE 12.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Skavenblight Dinge is a little darker, warmer than RLM 82.

Can I use Skavenblight Dinge instead of RLM 82?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Skavenblight Dinge is a little darker, warmer than RLM 82.

Can I use RLM 82 instead of Skavenblight Dinge?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 82 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 82 on the colour wheel See Skavenblight Dinge on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 82

RLM 82 vs Death Korps DrabColour: Base · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Skavenblight Dinge
RLM 82 vs DawnstoneColour: Layer · ΔE 12, fair
RLM 82 vs DawnstoneColour: Air · 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 82
Skavenblight Dinge vs Dot44 Brown Base (AK11408)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 82
Skavenblight Dinge vs RLM 71 (AK11822)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 82

All matches: RLM 82 equivalents · Skavenblight Dinge equivalents