What is the difference between Grau RLM 02 and Saddle Brown?

ΔE 14 (fair). Saddle Brown is a little darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Grau RLM 02 vs Saddle Brown

Grau RLM 02

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

Saddle Brown

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.940
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #805f5d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Saddle Brown is a little darker, more saturated than Grau RLM 02.

Can I use Saddle Brown instead of Grau RLM 02?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Saddle Brown is a little darker, more saturated than Grau RLM 02.

Can I use Grau RLM 02 instead of Saddle Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grau RLM 02 is a little lighter, 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 Saddle Brown on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Grau RLM 02

Grau RLM 02 vs IDF Isr. Sand Grey (61-73) (70.614)Model Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Saddle Brown
Grau RLM 02 vs UK Light Mud (71.284)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Saddle Brown
Grau RLM 02 vs IDF Sinai Grey (71.142)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Saddle Brown

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Saddle Brown

Saddle Brown vs Stonewall Grey (IONIC-0159)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 7, close · closer than Grau RLM 02
Saddle Brown vs Demon Red (IONIC-0157)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 8, close · closer than Grau RLM 02
Saddle Brown vs Red Brown (AMMO.F-532)Acrylic Colors for Figures · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Grau RLM 02

All matches: Grau RLM 02 equivalents · Saddle Brown equivalents