The digital color reference is a moderate, dark brown leaning warm. AK Interactive Raf Dark Earth is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 84 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. The catalog suggests Olive green/Olivgrün (RAL 6003) as a darker color and R.A.F. Dark Earth as a lighter color to test, both from Revell. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Olive Brown (RAL 7008) equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Revell Olive Brown (RAL 7008) have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Raf Dark Earth, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Dark Beige, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.3).
The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Leather Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo English Uniform, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
The stored colors differ by delta E 3.1 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
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Vallejo
Humbrol
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Citadel
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Match difficulty
Found in 4 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 Olive Brown (RAL 7008)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Raf Dark Earth at 84% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Olive Brown (RAL 7008)?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Leather Brown at 83% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Olive Brown (RAL 7008)?
The approximate digital swatch for Olive Brown (RAL 7008) is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #695438). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Olive Brown (RAL 7008) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing R.A.F. Dark Earth for a lighter step and Olive green/Olivgrün (RAL 6003) for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.