What is the difference between RLM 81 Brown Violet and Gray Violet?

ΔE 6 (very close). Gray Violet is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 81 Brown Violet vs Gray Violet

RLM 81 Brown Violet

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-421
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4e5850 (estimate)

Gray Violet

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.128
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #595c5b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Gray Violet is more muted than RLM 81 Brown Violet.

Can I use Gray Violet instead of RLM 81 Brown Violet?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Gray Violet is more muted than RLM 81 Brown Violet.

Can I use RLM 81 Brown Violet instead of Gray Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 81 Brown Violet is more saturated.

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 81 Brown Violet on the colour wheel See Gray Violet on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 81 Brown Violet

RLM 81 Brown Violet vs NATO Green (71.093)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Gray Violet
RLM 81 Brown Violet vs Green Grey (71.341)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Gray Violet
RLM 81 Brown Violet vs Brown Grey (71.248)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Gray Violet

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Gray Violet

Gray Violet vs RLM 75 Gray (H-69)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RLM 81 Brown Violet
Gray Violet vs Dark Gray 2 (H-83)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 81 Brown Violet
Gray Violet vs JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4 (C-608)Mr. Color · ΔE 6, close

All matches: RLM 81 Brown Violet equivalents · Gray Violet equivalents