What is the difference between RLM 02 Gray and Sky Type S?

ΔE 8 (close). Sky Type S is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 02 Gray vs Sky Type S

RLM 02 Gray

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

Sky Type S

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.302
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #939e85 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Sky Type S is a little lighter, cooler than RLM 02 Gray.

Can I use Sky Type S instead of RLM 02 Gray?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Sky Type S is a little lighter, cooler than RLM 02 Gray.

Can I use RLM 02 Gray instead of Sky Type S?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 02 Gray 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 RLM 02 Gray on the colour wheel See Sky Type S on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 02 Gray

RLM 02 Gray vs IDF Sand Grey (71.141)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Sky Type S
RLM 02 Gray vs M495 Light Gray (71.298)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Sky Type S
RLM 02 Gray vs US Sand (71.138)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Sky Type S

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Sky Type S

Sky Type S vs Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627 (C-332)Mr. Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than RLM 02 Gray
Sky Type S vs Gray Green (C-128)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 02 Gray
Sky Type S vs RLM 02 Gray (C-60)Mr. Color · ΔE 8, close

All matches: RLM 02 Gray equivalents · Sky Type S equivalents