Green Stuff World Coyote Brown is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 85 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. The digital color reference is a moderate, mid-tone brown leaning warm. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Light Olive/Helloliv (RAL 7003) and Greyish Green (RAL 6013), both Revell paints selected from the digital catalog. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Africa Brown/Afrikabraun equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Revell Africa Brown/Afrikabraun have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Green Stuff World equivalent: Green Stuff World Coyote Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Green Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.8).
Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Burnt Turf, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.0).
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Ral 7008 Graugrün, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.2).
In the digital values, Green Stuff World Coyote Brown is slightly darker. 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.
Green Stuff World
Vallejo
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Ral 7008 Graugrün
Idf Early Sand Yellow
Wwi French Milky Coffee
Denison Tan Base
Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb Ausgabe 1944
Australian Camouflage Brown
Idf Sand Grey 1970S-1980S
Ija #29 Ki Midori Iro (Yellow-Green)
P3 Paints
Scale75
Tamiya
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Match difficulty
Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Africa Brown/Afrikabraun?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Green Stuff World Coyote Brown at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Africa Brown/Afrikabraun?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Green Brown at 81% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Africa Brown/Afrikabraun?
The approximate digital swatch for Africa Brown/Afrikabraun is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #887142). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Africa Brown/Afrikabraun with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Greyish Green (RAL 6013) for a lighter step and Light Olive/Helloliv (RAL 7003) for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.