What is the difference between RLM 81 Brown Violet and Green Grey?

ΔE 6 (close). Green Grey is a little lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 81 Brown Violet vs Green Grey

RLM 81 Brown Violet

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

Green Grey

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.886
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5b6252 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Green Grey is a little lighter than RLM 81 Brown Violet.

Can I use Green Grey instead of RLM 81 Brown Violet?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Green Grey is a little lighter than RLM 81 Brown Violet.

Can I use RLM 81 Brown Violet instead of Green Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 81 Brown Violet is a little darker.

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

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Green Grey

Green Grey vs Grass Color (C-523)Mr. Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RLM 81 Brown Violet
Green Grey vs Green FS34102 (C-303)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close
Green Grey vs Green FS34102 (H-303)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 7, close

All matches: RLM 81 Brown Violet equivalents · Green Grey equivalents