What is the difference between Eshin Grey and RLM 70 Black Green?

ΔE 9 (close). RLM 70 Black Green is a little darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

Eshin Grey vs RLM 70 Black Green

Eshin Grey

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4a4a4a (estimate)

RLM 70 Black Green

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-65
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #363639 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. RLM 70 Black Green is a little darker than Eshin Grey.

Can I use RLM 70 Black Green instead of Eshin Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). RLM 70 Black Green is a little darker than Eshin Grey.

Can I use Eshin Grey instead of RLM 70 Black Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Eshin Grey is a little lighter.

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 Eshin Grey on the colour wheel See RLM 70 Black Green on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Eshin Grey

Eshin Grey vs JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4 (C-608)Mr. Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than RLM 70 Black Green
Eshin Grey vs RLM 74 Dark Gray (H-68)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 70 Black Green
Eshin Grey vs Ground Color (C-522)Mr. Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 70 Black Green

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 70 Black Green

RLM 70 Black Green vs Mechanicus Standard GreyColour: Base · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Eshin Grey
RLM 70 Black Green vs Mechanicus Standard GreyColour: Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Eshin Grey
RLM 70 Black Green vs Dryad BarkColour: Base · ΔE 10, close

All matches: Eshin Grey equivalents · RLM 70 Black Green equivalents