What is the difference between RLM 66 Black Gray and Olive Brown?

ΔE 6 (close). Olive Brown is more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 66 Black Gray vs Olive Brown

RLM 66 Black Gray

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-416
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2e2a2b (estimate)

Olive Brown

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.889
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #322621 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Olive Brown is more saturated than RLM 66 Black Gray.

Can I use Olive Brown instead of RLM 66 Black Gray?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Olive Brown is more saturated than RLM 66 Black Gray.

Can I use RLM 66 Black Gray instead of Olive Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 66 Black Gray is more muted.

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 66 Black Gray on the colour wheel See Olive Brown on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 66 Black Gray

RLM 66 Black Gray vs NATO Black (71.251)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Olive Brown
RLM 66 Black Gray vs Armour Brown (71.041)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Olive Brown
RLM 66 Black Gray vs Black (71.057)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Olive Brown

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Olive Brown

Olive Brown vs Smoke Gray (C-101)Mr. Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 66 Black Gray
Olive Brown vs Smoke Gray (N-95)Acrysion · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 66 Black Gray
Olive Brown vs Brown 3606 (C-517)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close

All matches: RLM 66 Black Gray equivalents · Olive Brown equivalents