The stored digital swatch for Dark Brown (RAL 8025) is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone. The leading same-type candidate, Tamiya NATO Brown, scores 86 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The catalog suggests Tank grey/Panzergrau (RAL 7024) as a darker color and Olive Brown (RAL 7008) as a lighter color to test, both from Revell. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Dark Brown (RAL 8025) equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Dark Brown (RAL 8025). These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya XF-68 NATO Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Brown Leather, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
From Citadel: Citadel Gorthor Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.3).
AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Ija #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour), similar digital colors (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 Dark 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 Dark 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 Dark Brown (RAL 8025)?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark 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 Dark 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.