Brown/Braun (RAL 8023)'s approximate swatch sits in the red family: mid-tone in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is P3 Paints Khardic Flesh, scoring 95 percent digital color similarity. Digital color suggestions within Revell are Fiery red/Feuerrot (RAL 3000) for a darker step and Mud brown/Lehmbraun (RAL 8003) for a lighter step. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Brown/Braun (RAL 8023) equivalents in other ranges
3 brands have a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Brown/Braun (RAL 8023)'s approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Khardic Flesh, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.1).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Medium Rust, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.7).
- Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Insatiable Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.4).
- From Humbrol: Humbrol 180 Red Leather, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Red Leather, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.3).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Molten Lava, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.8).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.1. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
P3 Paints
AK Interactive
Scale75
Humbrol
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Match difficulty
Found in 4 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 Brown/Braun (RAL 8023)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is P3 Paints Khardic Flesh at 95% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Brown/Braun (RAL 8023)?
The approximate digital swatch for Brown/Braun (RAL 8023) is a mid-tone moderate red with a warm undertone (hex #9C4529). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Brown/Braun (RAL 8023) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Mud brown/Lehmbraun (RAL 8003) for a lighter step and Fiery red/Feuerrot (RAL 3000) for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.