What is the difference between Eshin Grey and RLM 81 Brown Violet?

ΔE 8 (close). RLM 81 Brown Violet is a little lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Eshin Grey vs RLM 81 Brown Violet

Eshin Grey

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

RLM 81 Brown Violet

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-421
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4e5850 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. RLM 81 Brown Violet is a little lighter, more saturated than Eshin Grey.

Can I use RLM 81 Brown Violet instead of Eshin Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). RLM 81 Brown Violet is a little lighter, more saturated than Eshin Grey.

Can I use Eshin Grey instead of RLM 81 Brown Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Eshin Grey is a little darker, more muted.

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 81 Brown Violet 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 81 Brown Violet
Eshin Grey vs RLM 74 Dark Gray (H-68)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 81 Brown Violet
Eshin Grey vs Ground Color (C-522)Mr. Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 81 Brown Violet

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 81 Brown Violet

RLM 81 Brown Violet vs DawnstoneColour: Layer · ΔE 10, fair
RLM 81 Brown Violet vs DawnstoneColour: Air · ΔE 10, fair
RLM 81 Brown Violet vs DawnstoneColour: Dry · ΔE 10, fair

All matches: Eshin Grey equivalents · RLM 81 Brown Violet equivalents