What is the difference between Grau RLM 02 and Dusty Skull?

ΔE 12 (fair). Dusty Skull is a little lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Grau RLM 02 vs Dusty Skull

Grau RLM 02

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: ATOM
Code: ATOM-20078
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #757269 (estimate)

Dusty Skull

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #91856e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dusty Skull is a little lighter, more saturated than Grau RLM 02.

Can I use Dusty Skull instead of Grau RLM 02?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Dusty Skull is a little lighter, more saturated than Grau RLM 02.

Can I use Grau RLM 02 instead of Dusty Skull?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grau RLM 02 is a little darker, more muted.

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 Grau RLM 02 on the colour wheel See Dusty Skull on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Grau RLM 02

Grau RLM 02 vs Uniform GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Dusty Skull
Grau RLM 02 vs Regiment GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 13, fair
Grau RLM 02 vs Mocca SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 13, fair

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Dusty Skull

Dusty Skull vs Zimmerit (ATOM-20144)ATOM · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Grau RLM 02
Dusty Skull vs Medium Olive Green (A.MIG-0609)Dio Drybrush · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Grau RLM 02
Dusty Skull vs Dust (ATOM-20143)ATOM · ΔE 7, close · closer than Grau RLM 02

All matches: Grau RLM 02 equivalents · Dusty Skull equivalents