Rlm 02 Rlm-grau (1938): equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11811. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #979481 finish matte type color family Brown

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

Stonewall Grey 72.049

ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Undead Flesh SFG13

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 9.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 16.7 · different color

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Very close

Stonewall Grey · 72.049

Vallejo · Game Color

Light Grey · AK784

AK Interactive · General Series

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Rlm 02 Rlm-grau (1938), using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Dark Ivory S07

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Ral 7009 Hellgrau AK11307

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Rlm 02 Rlm-grau (1938) pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Transparent Black

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Wraith Black

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Rlm 02 Rlm-grau (1938)?

The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Rlm 02 Rlm-grau (1938) is Grey Castle (WP3007P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.1 (close match).

What color is Rlm 02 Rlm-grau (1938)?

Rlm 02 Rlm-grau (1938) is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11811. Its screen color is approximately #979481 with a matte finish.