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Rlm 65 (1938): equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11817. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #85A1A4 finish matte type color family Blue

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.

Citadel
Celestra Grey
Base
ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical
Vallejo
Pale Blue 70.906
Model Color
ΔE 4.0 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Frost Blue
Wave 3
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Army Painter
Orc Skin
D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments
ΔE 9.1 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Miskatonic Grey SFG47
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 9.3 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
White Blue S04
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 10.1 · different color
Kimera Kolors
The White PW6
Base Set
ΔE 26.5 · different color

Similar paints

Celestra Grey
Citadel · Base
Very close
Pale Blue · 70.906
Vallejo · Model Color
Close
Rlm 78 (1941) · AK11830
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Rlm 65 (1938), using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Rlm 76 Version 2 AK11828
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Raf Pru Blue Bs381c/636 AK11852
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Rlm 65 (1938) pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Black Rubber
AK Interactive · Figures Series
Black
Vallejo · Model Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Rlm 65 (1938)?
The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Rlm 65 (1938) is Celestra Grey (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.8 (nearly identical).
What color is Rlm 65 (1938)?
Rlm 65 (1938) is a standard blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11817. Its screen color is approximately #85A1A4 with a matte finish.

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