What is the difference between RLM 02 Gray and Light Mud?

ΔE 7 (close). Light Mud is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 02 Gray vs Light Mud

RLM 02 Gray

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

Light Mud

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.760
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6e745b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Light Mud is more muted, cooler than RLM 02 Gray.

Can I use Light Mud instead of RLM 02 Gray?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Light Mud is more muted, cooler than RLM 02 Gray.

Can I use RLM 02 Gray instead of Light Mud?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 02 Gray is more saturated, 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 RLM 02 Gray on the colour wheel See Light Mud on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 02 Gray

RLM 02 Gray vs Hemp (71.023)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Light Mud
RLM 02 Gray vs Loam Beige (71.245)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Light Mud
RLM 02 Gray vs US Sand (71.138)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Light Mud

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Light Mud

Light Mud vs Dark Seagray (C-25)Mr. Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 02 Gray
Light Mud vs IDF Gray 3 Modern (C-530)Mr. Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 02 Gray
Light Mud vs Dark Seagray (H-75)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 7, close

All matches: RLM 02 Gray equivalents · Light Mud equivalents