What is the difference between Sylvaneth Bark and RLM 02 Gray?

ΔE 16 (loose). RLM 02 Gray is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Sylvaneth Bark vs RLM 02 Gray

Sylvaneth Bark

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7a5a42 (estimate)

RLM 02 Gray

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-70
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7a7655 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. RLM 02 Gray is a little lighter, cooler than Sylvaneth Bark.

Can I use RLM 02 Gray instead of Sylvaneth Bark?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). RLM 02 Gray is a little lighter, cooler than Sylvaneth Bark.

Can I use Sylvaneth Bark instead of RLM 02 Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sylvaneth Bark is a little darker, 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 Sylvaneth Bark on the colour wheel See RLM 02 Gray on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Sylvaneth Bark

Sylvaneth Bark vs Brown (C-526)Mr. Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 02 Gray
Sylvaneth Bark vs RLM 79 Sand Yellow (C-119)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 02 Gray
Sylvaneth Bark vs Wood Brown (C-43)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 02 Gray

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 02 Gray

RLM 02 Gray vs Death Korps DrabColour: Base · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Sylvaneth Bark
RLM 02 Gray vs Stormvermin FurColour: Layer · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Sylvaneth Bark
RLM 02 Gray vs Hobgrot HideColour: Base · ΔE 16, loose

All matches: Sylvaneth Bark equivalents · RLM 02 Gray equivalents