IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal) vs Grey Violet RLM75

IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal)

Brand
Tamiya
Range
TS Spray
Code
TS-67
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4c535d (estimate)

Grey Violet RLM75

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.259
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#565c60 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.3, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Grey Violet RLM75 is a little lighter than IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal).

Can I use Grey Violet RLM75 instead of IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal)?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Grey Violet RLM75 is a little lighter than IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal).

Can I use IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal) instead of Grey Violet RLM75?

The same difference applies the other way round: IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal) 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 IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal) on the colour wheel See Grey Violet RLM75 on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal)

Other Tamiya paints close to Grey Violet RLM75

All matches: IJN Gray (Sasebo Arsenal) equivalents · Grey Violet RLM75 equivalents

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