What is the difference between Fenrisian Grey and RLM 65 Light Blue?

ΔE 11 (fair). RLM 65 Light Blue is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Fenrisian Grey vs RLM 65 Light Blue

Fenrisian Grey

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8aa0b8 (estimate)

RLM 65 Light Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-115
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6c909c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. RLM 65 Light Blue is a little darker, cooler than Fenrisian Grey.

Can I use RLM 65 Light Blue instead of Fenrisian Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). RLM 65 Light Blue is a little darker, cooler than Fenrisian Grey.

Can I use Fenrisian Grey instead of RLM 65 Light Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fenrisian Grey is a little lighter, warmer.

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 Fenrisian Grey on the colour wheel See RLM 65 Light Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Fenrisian Grey

Fenrisian Grey vs IJN Hull Color/Maizuru (C-603)Mr. Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than RLM 65 Light Blue
Fenrisian Grey vs IJN Gray Mitsubishi (C-35)Mr. Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than RLM 65 Light Blue
Fenrisian Grey vs IJN Gray Mitsubishi (N-61)Acrysion · ΔE 9, close · closer than RLM 65 Light Blue

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 65 Light Blue

RLM 65 Light Blue vs StormfangColour: Dry · ΔE 6, close · closer than Fenrisian Grey
RLM 65 Light Blue vs Celestra GreyColour: Base · ΔE 9, close · closer than Fenrisian Grey
RLM 65 Light Blue vs Fenrisian GreyColour: Air · ΔE 11, fair

All matches: Fenrisian Grey equivalents · RLM 65 Light Blue equivalents