What is the difference between RLM 02 Gray and Pastel Green?

ΔE 12 (fair). Pastel Green is more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 02 Gray vs Pastel Green

RLM 02 Gray

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

Pastel Green

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.885
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #839064 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pastel Green is more saturated, cooler than RLM 02 Gray.

Can I use Pastel Green instead of RLM 02 Gray?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Pastel Green is more saturated, cooler than RLM 02 Gray.

Can I use RLM 02 Gray instead of Pastel Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 02 Gray is more muted, 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 Pastel Green 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 Pastel Green
RLM 02 Gray vs M495 Light Gray (71.298)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Pastel Green
RLM 02 Gray vs US Sand (71.138)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Pastel Green

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Pastel Green

Pastel Green vs Light Brown (H-321)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than RLM 02 Gray
Pastel Green vs Zinc-Chromate Type I FS34151 (C-351)Mr. Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than RLM 02 Gray
Pastel Green vs Aircraft Gray Green BS283 (C-364)Mr. Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than RLM 02 Gray

All matches: RLM 02 Gray equivalents · Pastel Green equivalents