Mechanicus Standard Grey vs Black Grey RLM66

Mechanicus Standard Grey

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

Black Grey RLM66

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.055
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#444b50 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.1, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Black Grey RLM66 is a little lighter than Mechanicus Standard Grey.

Can I use Black Grey RLM66 instead of Mechanicus Standard Grey?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Black Grey RLM66 is a little lighter than Mechanicus Standard Grey.

Can I use Mechanicus Standard Grey instead of Black Grey RLM66?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mechanicus Standard Grey is a little darker.

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 Grey RLM66 on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Mechanicus Standard Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Black Grey RLM66

All matches: Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalents · Black Grey RLM66 equivalents

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