What is the difference between RLM 66 Black Gray and Hull Red?

ΔE 6 (very close). Hull Red is a little darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 66 Black Gray vs Hull Red

RLM 66 Black Gray

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-116
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #393536 (estimate)

Hull Red

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.039
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #392c2b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.8, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Hull Red is a little darker, more saturated than RLM 66 Black Gray.

Can I use Hull Red instead of RLM 66 Black Gray?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Hull Red is a little darker, more saturated than RLM 66 Black Gray.

Can I use RLM 66 Black Gray instead of Hull Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 66 Black Gray is a little lighter, 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 Hull Red on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 66 Black Gray

RLM 66 Black Gray vs 6K Russian Brown (71.282)Model Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Hull Red
RLM 66 Black Gray vs Dark Brown RLM61 (71.042)Model Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Hull Red
RLM 66 Black Gray vs Armour Brown (71.041)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Hull Red

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Hull Red

Hull Red vs RLM 66 Black Gray (H-416)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RLM 66 Black Gray
Hull Red vs Smoke Gray (C-101)Mr. Color · ΔE 6, very close · closer than RLM 66 Black Gray
Hull Red vs Smoke Gray (N-95)Acrysion · ΔE 6, very close · closer than RLM 66 Black Gray

All matches: RLM 66 Black Gray equivalents · Hull Red equivalents