What is the difference between Mechanicus Standard Grey and Black Green RLM70?

ΔE 6 (close). Swatch colours are estimates.

Mechanicus Standard Grey vs Black Green RLM70

Mechanicus Standard Grey

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3a4048 (estimate)

Black Green RLM70

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.021
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #384140 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same.

Can I use Black Green RLM70 instead of Mechanicus Standard Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). The swatches are almost the same.

Can I use Mechanicus Standard Grey instead of Black Green RLM70?

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 Mechanicus Standard Grey on the colour wheel See Black Green RLM70 on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Mechanicus Standard Grey

Mechanicus Standard Grey vs AMT-12 Dark Grey (71.308)Model Air · ΔE 1, very close · closer than Black Green RLM70
Mechanicus Standard Grey vs USN Sea Blue (71.295)Model Air · ΔE 1, very close · closer than Black Green RLM70
Mechanicus Standard Grey vs Blue Grey (71.115)Model Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Black Green RLM70

Other Citadel paints close to Black Green RLM70

Black Green RLM70 vs Mechanicus Standard GreyColour: Base · ΔE 6, close
Black Green RLM70 vs Eshin GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 6, close
Black Green RLM70 vs Dark ReaperColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close

All matches: Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalents · Black Green RLM70 equivalents