Monument Pro Acryl Light Umber is a close digital color candidate at 89 percent within the same broad paint-type group. The stored digital swatch for Ral 8017 Rotbraun is a very dark moderate brown with a warm undertone. The catalog suggests Rubber Black as a darker color and Reflective Green as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Ral 8017 Rotbraun equivalents in other ranges
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Ral 8017 Rotbraun's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Light Umber, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.3).
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Catachan Flesh, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Gorgon Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.7).
- From Humbrol: Humbrol 10 Service Brown, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.6).
- The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Sinari Skin, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.6).
- Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Brown Black Pudding, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.7).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.3 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
Vallejo
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Scale75
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
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Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Ral 8017 Rotbraun?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Light Umber at 89% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Ral 8017 Rotbraun?
A Citadel candidate to check is Catachan Flesh at 87% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Ral 8017 Rotbraun?
The approximate digital swatch for Ral 8017 Rotbraun is a very dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #3C251D). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Ral 8017 Rotbraun with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Reflective Green for a lighter step and Rubber Black for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.