Matching it is straightforward: Tamiya Brown lands at 92 percent in the same finish, and 4 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Mud Brown (RAL 8003) sits in the brown family: mid-tone in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. It builds a smooth gradient with Olive Brown (RAL 7008) underneath and Wood brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001) on the highlights, all in the Revell line. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Tamiya Brown at 92% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
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80sUsable
<70Mix
Tamiya
Humbrol
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Citadel
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Mud Brown (RAL 8003)?
The closest same-finish match is Tamiya Brown at 92% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Mud Brown (RAL 8003)?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Fur Brown at 84%, a same-finish match.
What color is Mud Brown (RAL 8003)?
Mud Brown (RAL 8003) is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #855434).
What do I highlight and shade Mud Brown (RAL 8003) with?
Highlight Mud Brown (RAL 8003) toward Wood brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001) and shade it down into Olive Brown (RAL 7008), both Revell paints in the same finish family.