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Rlm 73: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11824. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #414840 finish matte type color family Grey

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.

Vallejo
Dark Green 28.026
Hobby Paint
ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical
Citadel
Death Korps Drab
Base
ΔE 2.5 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Wyvern Green
Wave 1
ΔE 3.3 · close match
Army Painter
Hardened Carapace WP1430
Warpaints
ΔE 3.3 · close match
Pro Acryl
Dark Warm Grey 016
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Riff Green SFG18
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Brown Medium
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 9.8 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Dark Green · 28.026
Vallejo · Hobby Paint
Very close
Rlm 70 · AK11821
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Very close
Heavy Black Green · 72.147
Vallejo · Game Color
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Rlm 73, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
White Blue S04
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Black Green 70.980
Vallejo · Model Color
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Rlm 73 pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Oozing Purple
Army Painter · Warpaints
Lustful Purple
Vallejo · Game Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Rlm 73?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Rlm 73 is Dark Green (28.026, Hobby Paint) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).
What color is Rlm 73?
Rlm 73 is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11824. Its screen color is approximately #414840 with a matte finish.

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