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Rlm 81 Version 1: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11835. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #575644 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.

Vallejo
Russian Green 4BO 28.003
Hobby Paint
ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical
Two Thin Coats
Eidolon Grey
Wave 2
ΔE 2.5 · close match
Army Painter
Crypt Wraith WP1413
Warpaints
ΔE 3.4 · close match
Pro Acryl
Warm Grey 074
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 3.6 · close match
Scale75
Merm Green SFG20
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Steel Legion Drab
Base
ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Green
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Rlm 80 · AK11834
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Exact
Bsc. Nº34 Slate · AK4033
AK Interactive · AFV Series
Very close
Russian Green 4BO · 28.003
Vallejo · Hobby Paint
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Rlm 81 Version 1, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Ija 1 Hairyokushoku (grey-green) AK11899
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Camouflage Olive Green 70.894
Vallejo · Model Color
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Rlm 81 Version 1 pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Cold White
Vallejo · Model Color
White Glaze
Vallejo · Model Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Rlm 81 Version 1?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Rlm 81 Version 1 is Russian Green 4BO (28.003, Hobby Paint) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.5 (nearly identical).
What color is Rlm 81 Version 1?
Rlm 81 Version 1 is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11835. Its screen color is approximately #575644 with a matte finish.

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