87 Earth brown/Erdfarbe (RAL 7006)
Base · #665F4D
The leading same-type candidate, AK Interactive Ral 7009 Hellgrau, scores 87 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. Earth brown/Erdfarbe (RAL 7006)'s approximate swatch sits in the brown family: mid-tone in tone, muted in saturation, warm in cast. Digital color suggestions within Revell are Greenish Grey (RAL 7009) for a darker step and Fern Green (RAL 6025) for a lighter step. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Earth brown/Erdfarbe (RAL 7006) equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Earth brown/Erdfarbe (RAL 7006). These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Ral 7009 Hellgrau, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.6).
Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Green Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.6).
From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Tundra Taupe, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.1).
The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Blackwater Sand, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.5).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.6 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.
AK Interactive
Vallejo
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Green Stuff World
Humbrol
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Match difficulty
Found in 3 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 Earth brown/Erdfarbe (RAL 7006)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Ral 7009 Hellgrau at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Earth brown/Erdfarbe (RAL 7006)?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Green Grey at 87% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Earth brown/Erdfarbe (RAL 7006)?
The approximate digital swatch for Earth brown/Erdfarbe (RAL 7006) is a mid-tone muted brown with a warm undertone (hex #665F4D). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Earth brown/Erdfarbe (RAL 7006) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Fern Green (RAL 6025) for a lighter step and Greenish Grey (RAL 7009) for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.