What is the difference between Obsidian Skin and RLM 81 Brown Violet?

ΔE 8 (close). Swatch colours are estimates.

Obsidian Skin vs RLM 81 Brown Violet

Obsidian Skin

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4b4344 (estimate)

RLM 81 Brown Violet

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-121
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4b4c43 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same.

Can I use RLM 81 Brown Violet instead of Obsidian Skin?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). The swatches are almost the same.

Can I use Obsidian Skin instead of RLM 81 Brown Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round.

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 Obsidian Skin on the colour wheel See RLM 81 Brown Violet on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Obsidian Skin

Obsidian Skin vs RLM 74 Dark Gray (H-68)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 81 Brown Violet
Obsidian Skin vs Ground Color (C-522)Mr. Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 81 Brown Violet
Obsidian Skin vs JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4 (C-608)Mr. Color · ΔE 6, very close · closer than RLM 81 Brown Violet

Other Army Painter paints close to RLM 81 Brown Violet

RLM 81 Brown Violet vs Dark Boot Brown (WP4126P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 7, close · closer than Obsidian Skin
RLM 81 Brown Violet vs Onyx SkinWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 8, close
RLM 81 Brown Violet vs Bleached Strap Grey (WP4150P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 8, close

All matches: Obsidian Skin equivalents · RLM 81 Brown Violet equivalents