This is a common color; 3 other brands cover it, the nearest being AK Interactive Cork at 86 percent. Color-wise this is a moderate, mid-tone brown leaning warm. For modelling, drop to Mud brown/Lehmbraun (RAL 8003) in the recesses and step up to Beige (RAL 1019) on the edges, both Revell paints. 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 Cork at 86% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
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What is the closest equivalent to Revell Wood brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001)?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Cork at 86% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Wood brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001)?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Scrofulous Brown at 82%, a same-finish match.
What color is Wood brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001)?
Wood brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001) is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #9D622B).
What do I highlight and shade Wood brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001) with?
Highlight Wood brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001) toward Beige (RAL 1019) and shade it down into Mud brown/Lehmbraun (RAL 8003), both Revell paints in the same finish family.