What is the difference between Schwarzgrau RLM 66 and Strap Grey?

ΔE 6 (close). Strap Grey is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Schwarzgrau RLM 66 vs Strap Grey

Schwarzgrau RLM 66

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: ATOM
Code: ATOM-20158
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2e252e (estimate)

Strap Grey

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4048P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2b2c30 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Strap Grey is more muted than Schwarzgrau RLM 66.

Can I use Strap Grey instead of Schwarzgrau RLM 66?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Strap Grey is more muted than Schwarzgrau RLM 66.

Can I use Schwarzgrau RLM 66 instead of Strap Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Schwarzgrau RLM 66 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 Schwarzgrau RLM 66 on the colour wheel See Strap Grey on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Schwarzgrau RLM 66

Schwarzgrau RLM 66 vs Dark Leather (WP4141P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 6, close · closer than Strap Grey
Schwarzgrau RLM 66 vs Ironclad Grey (Vol. 1)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 7, close
Schwarzgrau RLM 66 vs Dark Olive (WP4023P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 8, close

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Strap Grey

Strap Grey vs NATO Black (ATOM-20161)ATOM · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Schwarzgrau RLM 66
Strap Grey vs Black Brown (A.MIG-0653)Dio Drybrush · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Schwarzgrau RLM 66
Strap Grey vs Dark Grey (IONIC-0171)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Schwarzgrau RLM 66

All matches: Schwarzgrau RLM 66 equivalents · Strap Grey equivalents