What is the difference between RLM 83 and Iron Wolf?

ΔE 8 (close). Iron Wolf is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 83 vs Iron Wolf

RLM 83

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

Iron Wolf

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3a5668 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Iron Wolf is a little lighter, cooler than RLM 83.

Can I use Iron Wolf instead of RLM 83?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Iron Wolf is a little lighter, cooler than RLM 83.

Can I use RLM 83 instead of Iron Wolf?

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

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 83

RLM 83 vs Night SkyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Iron Wolf
RLM 83 vs Crow HueWarpaints Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Iron Wolf
RLM 83 vs Deep GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 9, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Iron Wolf

Iron Wolf vs Night Blue (AK17025)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 83
Iron Wolf vs Ocean Gray (FS35164) (AK11341)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 83
Iron Wolf vs Russian Blue (AK17078)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 83

All matches: RLM 83 equivalents · Iron Wolf equivalents