In our digital catalog, Rlm 61 is classified as a neutral grey, dark and muted. The catalog suggests Dark Blue-Grey as a darker color and Rlm 74 as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. Two Thin Coats Scorched Earth is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 86 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Rlm 61 equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Rlm 61 have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Scorched Earth, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Violet Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.6).
Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Slate Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.7).
From Scale75: Scale75 Petroleum Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.9).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.7 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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.
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Scale75
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
Humbrol
Citadel
Revell
The Army Painter
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 2 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 AK Interactive Rlm 61?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Scorched Earth at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Rlm 61?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Violet Grey at 77% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Rlm 61?
The approximate digital swatch for Rlm 61 is a dark muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #59514E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Rlm 61 with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Rlm 74 for a lighter step and Dark Blue-Grey for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.