Paint equivalent guide

Rlm 80 Equivalent

RLM 80 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest RLM 80 equivalent is Olive Grey (70.888) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.4).
For the RLM 80 equivalent Vallejo, Olive Grey (70.888) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.4).
The best RLM 80 Army Painter equivalent is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.7).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for RLM 80?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to RLM 80 in the current local catalogue is Olive Grey (70.888) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 3.41).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

What to check before replacing this base

Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:

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Frequently asked questions

RLM 80 is a paint from AK Interactive. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.

The closest Vallejo option is Olive Grey (70.888) (Delta E 3.41).

Yes, RLM 80 is currently part of the AK Interactive range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.

Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.

RLM 80 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest RLM 80 equivalent is Olive Grey (70.888) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.4).
For the RLM 80 equivalent Vallejo, Olive Grey (70.888) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.4).
The best RLM 80 Army Painter equivalent is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.7).

RLM 80 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest RLM 80 equivalent is Olive Grey (70.888) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.4. For a RLM 80 equivalent Vallejo match, Olive Grey (70.888) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.4 is the closest pick. The best RLM 80 Army Painter equivalent is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.7.

RLM 80 Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Olive Grey (70.888) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.4.

RLM 80 Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.7.

RLM 80 equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, RLM 80 requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep green range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Olive Grey (70.888) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : Olive Grey (70.888) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.4
  • Closest Army Painter option : Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.7

A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.

Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.

That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.