What is the difference between Grau RLM 02 and Sand?

ΔE 10 (close). Sand is a little lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Grau RLM 02 vs Sand

Grau RLM 02

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

Sand

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.112
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #917b74 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Sand is a little lighter, more saturated than Grau RLM 02.

Can I use Sand instead of Grau RLM 02?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Sand is a little lighter, more saturated than Grau RLM 02.

Can I use Grau RLM 02 instead of Sand?

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 Sand 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 Sand
Grau RLM 02 vs UK Light Mud (71.284)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Sand
Grau RLM 02 vs IDF Sinai Grey (71.142)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Sand

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Sand

Sand vs Grey Brown (ATOM-20149)ATOM · ΔE 7, close · closer than Grau RLM 02
Sand vs Grey Light Brown (AMMO.F-521)Acrylic Colors for Figures · ΔE 7, close · closer than Grau RLM 02
Sand vs Putrid Flesh (ATOM-20156)ATOM · ΔE 9, close · closer than Grau RLM 02

All matches: Grau RLM 02 equivalents · Sand equivalents