What is the difference between RLM 02 Gray and M495 Light Gray?

ΔE 5 (very close). M495 Light Gray is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 02 Gray vs M495 Light Gray

RLM 02 Gray

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

M495 Light Gray

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.298
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8e917f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. M495 Light Gray is more muted, cooler than RLM 02 Gray.

Can I use M495 Light Gray instead of RLM 02 Gray?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). M495 Light Gray is more muted, cooler than RLM 02 Gray.

Can I use RLM 02 Gray instead of M495 Light Gray?

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 M495 Light Gray 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 M495 Light Gray
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 M495 Light Gray

M495 Light Gray vs Light Aircraft Gray BS381C 627 (C-332)Mr. Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than RLM 02 Gray
M495 Light Gray vs RLM 02 Gray (N-70)Acrysion · ΔE 5, very close
M495 Light Gray vs Dark Gray 1 (H-82)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 6, close

All matches: RLM 02 Gray equivalents · M495 Light Gray equivalents