The digital color reference is a moderate, dark brown leaning warm. Tamiya NATO Brown is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 86 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Digital color suggestions within Revell are Tank grey/Panzergrau (RAL 7024) for a darker step and Olive Brown (RAL 7008) for a lighter step. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Brown (RAL 8025) equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Revell Brown (RAL 8025) have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya XF-68 NATO Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 2.9).
Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Brown Leather, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.1).
Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Gorthor Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 3.3).
Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Ija #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.3).
In the digital values, Tamiya NATO Brown is slightly lighter. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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.
Tamiya
Scale75
Citadel
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Humbrol
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Match difficulty
Found in 7 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Brown (RAL 8025)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya NATO Brown at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Brown (RAL 8025)?
A Citadel candidate to check is Gorthor Brown at 84% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Brown (RAL 8025)?
The approximate digital swatch for Brown (RAL 8025) is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #664A3D). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Brown (RAL 8025) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Olive Brown (RAL 7008) for a lighter step and Tank grey/Panzergrau (RAL 7024) for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.