The digital color reference is a muted, dark green leaning cool. The catalog suggests Dust Grey (RAL 7012) as a darker color and Earth brown/Erdfarbe (RAL 7006) as a lighter color to test, both from Revell. AK Interactive Rlm 82 is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 81 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Greenish Grey (RAL 7009) equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Revell Greenish Grey (RAL 7009) have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Rlm 82, similar digital colors (delta E 3.7).
From Two Thin Coats: Two Thin Coats Emerald Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.3).
Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol 76 Uniform Green, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.2).
Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Medieval Forest, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.4).
The stored colors differ by delta E 3.7 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.
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Tamiya
Vallejo
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Match difficulty
Found in 1 other brand 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 Revell Greenish Grey (RAL 7009)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Rlm 82 at 81% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Greenish Grey (RAL 7009)?
The approximate digital swatch for Greenish Grey (RAL 7009) is a dark muted green with a cool undertone (hex #48604F). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Greenish Grey (RAL 7009) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Earth brown/Erdfarbe (RAL 7006) for a lighter step and Dust Grey (RAL 7012) for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.