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RLM 81 Version 2 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest RLM 81 Version 2 equivalent is Death Korps Drab (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.7).
For the RLM 81 Version 2 equivalent Vallejo, Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.9).
The best RLM 81 Version 2 Army Painter equivalent is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) (ΔE 9.1).
The closest cross-brand equivalent to RLM 81 Version 2 in the current local catalogue is Death Korps Drab from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 1.73).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
RLM 81 Version 2 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 Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Delta E 3.91).
Yes, RLM 81 Version 2 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 81 Version 2 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest RLM 81 Version 2 equivalent is Death Korps Drab (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.7).
For the RLM 81 Version 2 equivalent Vallejo, Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.9).
The best RLM 81 Version 2 Army Painter equivalent is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) (ΔE 9.1).
RLM 81 Version 2 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest RLM 81 Version 2 equivalent is Death Korps Drab (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 1.7. For a RLM 81 Version 2 equivalent Vallejo match, Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.9 is the closest pick. The best RLM 81 Version 2 Army Painter equivalent is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) with Delta E 9.1.
The closest Vallejo match is Dark Sea Green (70.868) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.9.
The best Army Painter option is Tundra Taupe (Army Painter) with Delta E 9.1.
As a paint, RLM 81 Version 2 requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep green range.
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.