Color-wise this is a muted, light teal leaning cool. Matching it is straightforward: Citadel Celestra Grey lands at 91 percent in the same finish, and 3 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Within the AK Interactive range it ladders cleanly, Raf Camouflage Beige (Hemp) Bs381C/389 for the shadows and Light Ghost Grey Fs 36375 for the highlights. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Rlm 65 (1938) equivalents, brand by brand
1 of the 9 brands with a mapped match get genuinely close to AK Interactive Rlm 65 (1938), though none is a clone. Brand by brand, the nearest colors are:
- Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Celestra Grey, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.8).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Frost Blue, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 4.0).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Pale Blue, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.0).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl White Blue, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 5.6).
- Revell's closest color: Revell Light Grey (USAF), a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 6.2).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Arcane Blue, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 6.4).
We checked the Lab numbers for a hidden catch and there is none: lightness and temperature both line up, so this swap is as safe as they come.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
P3 Paints
Humbrol
Tamiya
The Army Painter
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 3 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Rlm 65 (1938)?
The closest same-finish match is Citadel Celestra Grey at 91% color similarity.
What color is Rlm 65 (1938)?
Rlm 65 (1938) is a light muted teal with a cool undertone (hex #85A1A4).
What do I highlight and shade Rlm 65 (1938) with?
Highlight Rlm 65 (1938) toward Light Ghost Grey Fs 36375 and shade it down into Raf Camouflage Beige (Hemp) Bs381C/389, both AK Interactive paints in the same finish family.