The stored digital swatch for Rlm 81 Version 1 is a dark muted brown with a warm undertone. The leading same-type candidate, Vallejo German Fieldgrey Wwii, scores 86 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The catalog suggests Dark Olive Drab 41 as a darker color and Light Green Uniform as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Rlm 81 Version 1 equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Rlm 81 Version 1. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo German Fieldgrey Wwii, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Eidolon Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 361 Olive green/Olivgrün (RAL 6003), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 155 Olive Drab, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.4).
Our digital comparison places Vallejo German Fieldgrey Wwii slightly warmer than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
Revell
Humbrol
Scale75
The Army Painter
Citadel
P3 Paints
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Monument Pro Acryl
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Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Rlm 81 Version 1?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo German Fieldgrey Wwii at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Rlm 81 Version 1?
The approximate digital swatch for Rlm 81 Version 1 is a dark muted brown with a warm undertone (hex #575644). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Rlm 81 Version 1 with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Light Green Uniform for a lighter step and Dark Olive Drab 41 for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.