Olive brown/Khakibraun (RAL 7008) is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone. Matching it is straightforward: AK Interactive Raf Dark Earth lands at 84 percent in the same finish, and 4 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Within the Revell range it ladders cleanly, Olive green/Olivgrün (RAL 6003) for the shadows and R.A.F. Dark Earth for the highlights. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is AK Interactive Raf Dark Earth at 84% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
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What is the closest equivalent to Revell Olive brown/Khakibraun (RAL 7008)?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Raf Dark Earth at 84% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Olive brown/Khakibraun (RAL 7008)?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Leather Brown at 83%, a same-finish match.
What color is Olive brown/Khakibraun (RAL 7008)?
Olive brown/Khakibraun (RAL 7008) is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #695438).
What do I highlight and shade Olive brown/Khakibraun (RAL 7008) with?
Highlight Olive brown/Khakibraun (RAL 7008) toward R.A.F. Dark Earth and shade it down into Olive green/Olivgrün (RAL 6003), both Revell paints in the same finish family.