Rlm 81 Version 3: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11837. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #5A5044 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

German Tank Crew 70.759

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Skavenblight Dinge

Layer

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Graphite SC03

Scalecolor

ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Brown Medium

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Hardened Carapace WP1430

Warpaints

ΔE 7.9 · noticeable difference

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Idf Sinai Grey Modern · AK790

AK Interactive · AFV Series

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German Tank Crew · 70.759

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun · AK754

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Very close

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Rlm 81 Version 3, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Gargoyle Grey WP3008P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Brown Olive Drab / US Olive Drab -39- AK3074

AK Interactive · Figures Series

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Rlm 81 Version 3 pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Ghoul Grey

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

Ghost Grey

Vallejo · Game Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Rlm 81 Version 3?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Rlm 81 Version 3 is German Tank Crew (70.759, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.1 (close match).

What color is Rlm 81 Version 3?

Rlm 81 Version 3 is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11837. Its screen color is approximately #5A5044 with a matte finish.

Rlm 81 Version 3: equivalents & matches

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