DARK GREEN GREY
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RLM 82 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest RLM 82 equivalent is Catachan Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.5).
For the RLM 82 equivalent Vallejo, NATO Green (70.257) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.1).
The best RLM 82 Army Painter equivalent is Woodland Camo (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.7).
These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to RLM 82 in the current local catalogue is Catachan Green from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 2.52).
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 82 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 NATO Green (70.257) (Delta E 5.08).
Yes, RLM 82 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 82 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest RLM 82 equivalent is Catachan Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.5).
For the RLM 82 equivalent Vallejo, NATO Green (70.257) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.1).
The best RLM 82 Army Painter equivalent is Woodland Camo (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.7).
RLM 82 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest RLM 82 equivalent is Catachan Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 2.5. For a RLM 82 equivalent Vallejo match, NATO Green (70.257) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.1 is the closest pick. The best RLM 82 Army Painter equivalent is Woodland Camo (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.7.
The closest Vallejo match is NATO Green (70.257) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.1.
The best Army Painter option is Woodland Camo (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.7.
As a paint, RLM 82 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.