In our digital catalog, Rlm 83 is classified as a cool blue, dark and muted. Humbrol Tarmac is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 83 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. The catalog suggests German Field Grey as a darker color and Rlm 70 as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Rlm 83 equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Rlm 83 have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 112 Tarmac, similar digital colors (delta E 3.3).
From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Thunderous Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Sombre Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Caspian Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.8).
Our digital comparison places Humbrol Tarmac slightly darker and 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.
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Vallejo
Scale75
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
Revell
P3 Paints
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 4 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 83?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Tarmac at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Rlm 83?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Thunderous Blue at 83% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Rlm 83?
The approximate digital swatch for Rlm 83 is a dark muted blue with a cool undertone (hex #384452). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Rlm 83 with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Rlm 70 for a lighter step and German Field Grey for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.