R.A.F. Dark Earth is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone. This is a common color; 4 other brands cover it, the nearest being AK Interactive British Uniform Base at 92 percent. Within the Revell range it ladders cleanly, Olive Brown (RAL 7008) for the shadows and Wood Brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001) for the highlights. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is AK Interactive British Uniform Base at 92% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
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About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 4 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell R.A.F. Dark Earth?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive British Uniform Base at 92% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of R.A.F. Dark Earth?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is English Uniform at 88%, a same-finish match.
What color is R.A.F. Dark Earth?
R.A.F. Dark Earth is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #725836).
What do I highlight and shade R.A.F. Dark Earth with?
Highlight R.A.F. Dark Earth toward Wood Brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001) and shade it down into Olive Brown (RAL 7008), both Revell paints in the same finish family.