What is the difference between Underhive Ash and RLM 02 Gray?

ΔE 10 (fair). RLM 02 Gray is noticeably darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

Underhive Ash vs RLM 02 Gray

Underhive Ash

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a8a890 (estimate)

RLM 02 Gray

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-60
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #908d73 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. RLM 02 Gray is noticeably darker than Underhive Ash.

Can I use RLM 02 Gray instead of Underhive Ash?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). RLM 02 Gray is noticeably darker than Underhive Ash.

Can I use Underhive Ash instead of RLM 02 Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: Underhive Ash is noticeably lighter.

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 Underhive Ash on the colour wheel See RLM 02 Gray on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Underhive Ash

Underhive Ash vs Gray Green (C-128)Mr. Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 02 Gray
Underhive Ash vs Gray FS26440 (C-325)Mr. Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than RLM 02 Gray
Underhive Ash vs Light Gray (C-97)Mr. Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than RLM 02 Gray

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 02 Gray

RLM 02 Gray vs Rakarth FleshColour: Base · ΔE 10, close · closer than Underhive Ash
RLM 02 Gray vs Typhon AshColour: Air · ΔE 10, fair
RLM 02 Gray vs Administratum GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 15, loose

All matches: Underhive Ash equivalents · RLM 02 Gray equivalents