Mechanicus Standard Grey vs RLM 74 Gray Green

Mechanicus Standard Grey

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

RLM 74 Gray Green

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-36
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#284044 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same.

Can I use RLM 74 Gray Green instead of Mechanicus Standard Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). The swatches are almost the same.

Can I use Mechanicus Standard Grey instead of RLM 74 Gray Green?

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 RLM 74 Gray Green on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Mechanicus Standard Grey

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 74 Gray Green

All matches: Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalents · RLM 74 Gray Green equivalents

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