List of recommended ships colors by John.
Overseas Fleet Until 1910:
Superstructures, Sand-Yellow, RAL 1002—use Colourcoats ARB 01;
Hull, Pure White, RAL 9010—use Colourcoats C 03;
Boot-topping, RAL 7015—use Colourcoats KM 06;
Underwater Hull, RAL 3011—use Colourcoats US 14;
Deck/Linoleum, Red-Brown, RAL 8012—use Colourcoats ACSM 11.
Battleships, Armoured and Small Cruisers (North Sea and Baltic Sea):
Superstructures, Light Grey, RAL 7035—use Colourcoats RN 03;
Hull, Agate Grey, RAL 7038—use Colourcoats KM 13 (exact match);
Boot-topping, Slate Grey, RAL 7015—use Colourcoats KM 06;
Underwater Hull, Brownish-Red, RAL 3011— use Colourcoats US 14.
Ship's Boats:
Exterior, Pure White, RAL 9010—use Colourcoats C 03;
Interior, Bright Wood—use Colourcoats US 15;
Captain's Gig, Dark Blue to Black—use Colourcoats KM 07 for Dark Blue, or C 02 for Black;
Motor Boats, Light Grey, RAL 7035— use Colourcoats RN 03;
Steam Boats, Mahogany—use Colourcoats US 15;
Deck/Linoleum, Red-Brown, RAL 8012—use Colourcoats ACSM 11;
Deck/Wood, Birch or Maple Veneer—use Colourcoats IJN 09 or C 01.
Torpedo Boats:
Hull & Superstructure, Black-Grey, RAL 7021—use KM 07;
Underwater Hull, Brownish-Red, RAL 3011—use US 14;
After 1916, Bluish Grey, RAL 7031—use IJN 02.
Minesweepers:
Hull & Superstructure, Black-Grey, RAL 7021—use KM 07;
Underwater Hull, Brownish-Red, RAL 3011—use US 14;
After 1916, Light Grey, RAL 7035—use Colourcoats RN 03.