Brown/Braun (RAL 8023) sits in the red family: mid-tone in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. This is a common color; 4 other brands cover it, the nearest being P3 Paints Khardic Flesh at 95 percent. Within the Revell range it ladders cleanly, Fiery red/Feuerrot (RAL 3000) for the shadows and Mud brown/Lehmbraun (RAL 8003) for the highlights. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is P3 Paints Khardic Flesh at 95% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
P3 Paints
AK Interactive
Scale75
Humbrol
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Match difficulty
Found in 4 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Brown/Braun (RAL 8023)?
The closest same-finish match is P3 Paints Khardic Flesh at 95% color similarity.
What color is Brown/Braun (RAL 8023)?
Brown/Braun (RAL 8023) is a mid-tone moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #9C4529).
What do I highlight and shade Brown/Braun (RAL 8023) with?
Highlight Brown/Braun (RAL 8023) toward Mud brown/Lehmbraun (RAL 8003) and shade it down into Fiery red/Feuerrot (RAL 3000), both Revell paints in the same finish family.