In our digital catalog, RLM Grey is classified as a cool grey, light and muted. Monument Pro Acryl Bright Warm Grey is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 85 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. The catalog suggests Neutral Grey as a darker color and Sky Grey as a lighter color to test, both from Tamiya. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
RLM Grey equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Tamiya RLM Grey have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Bright Warm Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
Best Revell option: Revell 75 Stone Grey (RAL 7030), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.2).
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Ijn J3 Hai-iro (Grey), similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
Citadel's closest color: Citadel Administratum Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.5).
The stored swatch for Monument Pro Acryl Bright Warm Grey is slightly lighter than the swatch for RLM Grey. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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.
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
AK Interactive
Ijn J3 Hai-iro (Grey)
Medium Sea Grey
Rlm 65 (1941)
Wwi German Fokker Grey
Faded Green
A-18f Light Grey-Blue
Grey-Blue 1920S-1930S
Silver
Citadel
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Humbrol
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Tamiya RLM Grey?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Bright Warm Grey at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of RLM Grey?
A Citadel candidate to check is Administratum Grey at 77% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is RLM Grey?
The approximate digital swatch for RLM Grey is a light muted grey with a cool undertone (hex #909888). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade RLM Grey with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Sky Grey for a lighter step and Neutral Grey for a darker step, both from Tamiya. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.