Dark Shadow Flesh from AK Interactive scores 90 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. The digital color reference is a moderate, dark red leaning warm. Digital color suggestions within Revell are Leather Brown (RAL 8027) for a darker step and Reddish Brown (RAL 3009) for a lighter step. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Dark Brown (RAL 8015) equivalents, brand by brand
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Dark Brown (RAL 8015)'s approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Dark Shadow Flesh, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.9).
- From Humbrol: Humbrol 177 Hull Red, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Dark Red, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Red Rage, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Thondia Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 3.6).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Burnt Sienna, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.6).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
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.
AK Interactive
Humbrol
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Scale75
Green Stuff World
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Match difficulty
Found in 6 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 Dark Brown (RAL 8015)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Dark Shadow Flesh at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Dark Brown (RAL 8015)?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Dark Red at 85% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Dark Brown (RAL 8015)?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Brown (RAL 8015) is a dark moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #5E2F26). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Brown (RAL 8015) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Reddish Brown (RAL 3009) for a lighter step and Leather Brown (RAL 8027) for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.