What is the difference between Schwarzgrün RLM 70 and Tundra Taupe?

ΔE 6 (close). Tundra Taupe is more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Schwarzgrün RLM 70 vs Tundra Taupe

Schwarzgrün RLM 70

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: ATOM
Code: ATOM-20101
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #535a39 (estimate)

Tundra Taupe

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #52533b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Tundra Taupe is more muted, warmer than Schwarzgrün RLM 70.

Can I use Tundra Taupe instead of Schwarzgrün RLM 70?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Tundra Taupe is more muted, warmer than Schwarzgrün RLM 70.

Can I use Schwarzgrün RLM 70 instead of Tundra Taupe?

The same difference applies the other way round: Schwarzgrün RLM 70 is more saturated, cooler.

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 Schwarzgrün RLM 70 on the colour wheel See Tundra Taupe on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Schwarzgrün RLM 70

Schwarzgrün RLM 70 vs Medium Drab (WP4022P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Tundra Taupe
Schwarzgrün RLM 70 vs Mid DAK Green (WP4148P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Tundra Taupe
Schwarzgrün RLM 70 vs Steel Helmet Green (WP4127P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 6, close · closer than Tundra Taupe

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Tundra Taupe

Tundra Taupe vs Starship Filth (A.MIG-3513)Oilbrusher · ΔE 7, close
Tundra Taupe vs NATO Green (ATOM-20066)ATOM · ΔE 8, close
Tundra Taupe vs Olive Drab (ATOM-20069)ATOM · ΔE 8, close

All matches: Schwarzgrün RLM 70 equivalents · Tundra Taupe equivalents