What is the difference between Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627 and RLM 02 Gray?

ΔE 8 (close). RLM 02 Gray is more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627 vs RLM 02 Gray

Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-332
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8c9484 (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 7.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. RLM 02 Gray is more saturated, warmer than Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627.

Can I use RLM 02 Gray instead of Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). RLM 02 Gray is more saturated, warmer than Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627.

Can I use Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627 instead of RLM 02 Gray?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627 is more muted, cooler.

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 Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627 on the colour wheel See RLM 02 Gray on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627

Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627 vs Dark Gray 1 (H-82)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than RLM 02 Gray
Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627 vs RLM 02 Gray (N-70)Acrysion · ΔE 8, close
Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627 vs Gray Green (C-128)Mr. Color · ΔE 8, close

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to RLM 02 Gray

RLM 02 Gray vs RLM 02 Gray (N-70)Acrysion · ΔE 0, very close · closer than Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627
RLM 02 Gray vs IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan) (C-529)Mr. Color · ΔE 10, close
RLM 02 Gray vs RLM 02 Gray (H-70)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 10, fair

All matches: Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627 equivalents · RLM 02 Gray equivalents