The digital color reference is a muted, light teal leaning cool. Citadel Celestra Grey is a close digital color candidate at 91 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Digital color suggestions within AK Interactive are Raf Camouflage Beige (Hemp) Bs381C/389 for a darker step and Light Ghost Grey Fs 36375 for a lighter step. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Rlm 65 (1938) equivalents, brand by brand
1 of the 9 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to AK Interactive Rlm 65 (1938).
- Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Celestra Grey, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.8).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Frost Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Pale Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.0).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl White Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.6).
- Revell's closest color: Revell 76 Light Grey (USAF), a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.2).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Arcane Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.4).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
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.
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
P3 Paints
Humbrol
Tamiya
The Army Painter
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Highlight and shade ladder
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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 65 (1938)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Celestra Grey at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Rlm 65 (1938)?
The approximate digital swatch for Rlm 65 (1938) is a light muted teal with a cool undertone (hex #85A1A4). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Rlm 65 (1938) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Light Ghost Grey Fs 36375 for a lighter step and Raf Camouflage Beige (Hemp) Bs381C/389 for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.