What is the difference between RLM 83 and Deep Grey?

ΔE 9 (close). Deep Grey is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 83 vs Deep Grey

RLM 83

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11839
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #394555 (estimate)

Deep Grey

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #535663 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Deep Grey is a little lighter, warmer than RLM 83.

Can I use Deep Grey instead of RLM 83?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Deep Grey is a little lighter, warmer than RLM 83.

Can I use RLM 83 instead of Deep Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 83 is a little darker, 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 83 on the colour wheel See Deep Grey on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 83

RLM 83 vs Night SkyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Deep Grey
RLM 83 vs Crow HueWarpaints Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Deep Grey
RLM 83 vs Iron WolfWarpaints Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Deep Grey

Other AK Interactive paints close to Deep Grey

Deep Grey vs German Grey (AK17071)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 2, very close · closer than RLM 83
Deep Grey vs RAF Extra Dark Sea Grey BS381C/640 (AK11850)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 83
Deep Grey vs WWI French Artillery Grey (AK11303)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 83

All matches: RLM 83 equivalents · Deep Grey equivalents