What is the difference between Graugrün RLM 74 and Seaplane Gray?

ΔE 6 (close). Seaplane Gray is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Graugrün RLM 74 vs Seaplane Gray

Graugrün RLM 74

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: ATOM
Code: ATOM-20157
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3e4c48 (estimate)

Seaplane Gray

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.314
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4b4f51 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Seaplane Gray is more muted than Graugrün RLM 74.

Can I use Seaplane Gray instead of Graugrün RLM 74?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Seaplane Gray is more muted than Graugrün RLM 74.

Can I use Graugrün RLM 74 instead of Seaplane Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: Graugrün RLM 74 is more saturated.

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 Graugrün RLM 74 on the colour wheel See Seaplane Gray on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Graugrün RLM 74

Graugrün RLM 74 vs German Uniform (70.920)Model Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Seaplane Gray
Graugrün RLM 74 vs Grey Green RLM74 (71.258)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Seaplane Gray
Graugrün RLM 74 vs Camou. Dark Green (71.019)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Seaplane Gray

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Seaplane Gray

Seaplane Gray vs Slate Grey (AMMO.F-522)Acrylic Colors for Figures · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Graugrün RLM 74
Seaplane Gray vs Panzer Grey (A.MIG-0604)Dio Drybrush · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Graugrün RLM 74
Seaplane Gray vs Bluish Grey (AMMO.F-530)Acrylic Colors for Figures · ΔE 9, close

All matches: Graugrün RLM 74 equivalents · Seaplane Gray equivalents