The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Barbarian Skin, scoring 90 percent digital color similarity. In our digital catalog, Raf Dark Earth is classified as a warm brown, dark and moderate. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Ija #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour) and Ijn M3 (M) Mitsubishi Interior Green, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Raf Dark Earth equivalents, brand by brand
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Raf Dark Earth with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Barbarian Skin, close stored digital colors (delta E 2.0).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Leather Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.4).
- From Revell: Revell 82 Dark Earth, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
- The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Noble Steed Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
- Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Gobi Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
- Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Dark Beige, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
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.
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Revell
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Citadel
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Found in 6 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Raf Dark Earth?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Barbarian Skin at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Raf Dark Earth?
The approximate digital swatch for Raf Dark Earth is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #71563B). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Raf Dark Earth with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Ijn M3 (M) Mitsubishi Interior Green for a lighter step and Ija #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour) for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.