What is the difference between RLM 02 Gray and US Sand?

ΔE 6 (very close). US Sand is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 02 Gray vs US Sand

RLM 02 Gray

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

US Sand

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.138
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #877f63 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.7, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. US Sand is a little darker, warmer than RLM 02 Gray.

Can I use US Sand instead of RLM 02 Gray?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). US Sand is a little darker, warmer than RLM 02 Gray.

Can I use RLM 02 Gray instead of US Sand?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 02 Gray is a little lighter, 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 RLM 02 Gray on the colour wheel See US Sand 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 US Sand
RLM 02 Gray vs M495 Light Gray (71.298)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than US Sand
RLM 02 Gray vs US Desert Arm. (71.122)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to US Sand

US Sand vs RLM 02 Gray (H-70)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 02 Gray
US Sand vs RLM 02 Gray (C-60)Mr. Color · ΔE 6, very close
US Sand vs IDF Gray 2 (-1981 Golan) (C-529)Mr. Color · ΔE 8, close

All matches: RLM 02 Gray equivalents · US Sand equivalents