The Army Painter Bootstrap Brown is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 83 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. The digital color reference is a moderate, dark brown leaning warm. Digital color suggestions within AK Interactive are Rlm 66 (1938) for a darker step and Nº5 Earth Brown (Fs 30099) for a lighter step. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Ral 7017 Dunkelbraun equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Ral 7017 Dunkelbraun have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Bootstrap Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Burnt Umber, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 46 N.A.T.O. Olive/N.A.T.O.-Oliv (RAL 7013), similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Cuirass Leather, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
In the digital values, The Army Painter Bootstrap Brown is slightly lighter. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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.
The Army Painter
Vallejo
Revell
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
Scale75
P3 Paints
Tamiya
Citadel
Green Stuff World
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Found in 4 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 Ral 7017 Dunkelbraun?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Bootstrap Brown at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Ral 7017 Dunkelbraun?
The approximate digital swatch for Ral 7017 Dunkelbraun is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #4E3D2D). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Ral 7017 Dunkelbraun with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Nº5 Earth Brown (Fs 30099) for a lighter step and Rlm 66 (1938) for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.