What is the difference between Rakarth Flesh and RLM 02 Gray?

ΔE 10 (close). RLM 02 Gray is a little darker, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Rakarth Flesh vs RLM 02 Gray

Rakarth Flesh

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a8a090 (estimate)

RLM 02 Gray

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Acrysion
Code: N-70
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #908d73 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. RLM 02 Gray is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Rakarth Flesh.

Can I use RLM 02 Gray instead of Rakarth Flesh?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). RLM 02 Gray is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Rakarth Flesh.

Can I use Rakarth Flesh instead of RLM 02 Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rakarth Flesh is a little lighter, more muted, 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 Rakarth Flesh on the colour wheel See RLM 02 Gray on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Rakarth Flesh

Rakarth Flesh vs Gray Green (C-128)Mr. Color · ΔE 6, very close · closer than RLM 02 Gray
Rakarth Flesh vs Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627 (C-332)Mr. Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than RLM 02 Gray
Rakarth Flesh vs Dark Gray 1 (H-82)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than RLM 02 Gray

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 02 Gray

RLM 02 Gray vs Underhive AshColour: Dry · ΔE 10, fair
RLM 02 Gray vs Typhon AshColour: Air · ΔE 10, fair
RLM 02 Gray vs Administratum GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 15, loose

All matches: Rakarth Flesh equivalents · RLM 02 Gray equivalents