What is the difference between RLM 02 Gray and IDF Sand Grey?

ΔE 4 (very close). IDF Sand Grey is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 02 Gray vs IDF Sand Grey

RLM 02 Gray

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

IDF Sand Grey

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.141
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9d967c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.1, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. IDF Sand Grey is a little lighter, warmer than RLM 02 Gray.

Can I use IDF Sand Grey instead of RLM 02 Gray?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 4). IDF Sand Grey is a little lighter, warmer than RLM 02 Gray.

Can I use RLM 02 Gray instead of IDF Sand Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 02 Gray is a little darker, 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 IDF Sand Grey on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 02 Gray

RLM 02 Gray vs M495 Light Gray (71.298)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close
RLM 02 Gray vs US Sand (71.138)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close
RLM 02 Gray vs US Desert Arm. (71.122)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to IDF Sand Grey

IDF Sand Grey vs RLM 02 Gray (N-70)Acrysion · ΔE 4, very close
IDF Sand Grey vs Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627 (C-332)Mr. Color · ΔE 8, close
IDF Sand Grey vs Gray Green (C-128)Mr. Color · ΔE 10, fair

All matches: RLM 02 Gray equivalents · IDF Sand Grey equivalents