In the pot, Wood Brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001) reads as a warm brown, mid-tone and moderate. No shortage of substitutes here, Red Leather from Vallejo matches at 94 percent and 5 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. It builds a smooth gradient with R.A.F. Dark Earth 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 Vallejo Red Leather at 94% 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
Match difficulty
Found in 5 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Wood Brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001)?
The closest same-finish match is Vallejo Red Leather at 94% color similarity.
What color is Wood Brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001)?
Wood Brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001) is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #915238).
What do I highlight and shade Wood Brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001) with?
Highlight Wood Brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001) toward Wood brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001) and shade it down into R.A.F. Dark Earth, both Revell paints in the same finish family.