Color-wise this is a moderate, dark brown leaning warm. Matching it is straightforward: Tamiya NATO Brown lands at 86 percent in the same finish, and 7 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Within the Revell range it ladders cleanly, Tank grey/Panzergrau (RAL 7024) for the shadows and Olive Brown (RAL 7008) for the highlights. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Brown (RAL 8025) equivalents and near misses
Fair warning: nothing matches Revell Brown (RAL 8025) cleanly. The options below are the least bad, and every one of them drifts.
Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya NATO Brown, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.9).
Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Brown Leather, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.1).
Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Gorthor Brown, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.3).
Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Ija #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour), a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.3).
Worth knowing before you swap: Tamiya NATO Brown runs slightly lighter, which shows most where the paint thins over raised detail.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Tamiya
Scale75
Citadel
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Humbrol
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
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What is the closest equivalent to Revell Brown (RAL 8025)?
The closest same-finish match is Tamiya NATO Brown at 86% color similarity.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Brown (RAL 8025)?
Yes. The closest Citadel option is Gorthor Brown at 84%, a same-finish match.
What color is Brown (RAL 8025)?
Brown (RAL 8025) is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #664A3D).
What do I highlight and shade Brown (RAL 8025) with?
Highlight Brown (RAL 8025) toward Olive Brown (RAL 7008) and shade it down into Tank grey/Panzergrau (RAL 7024), both Revell paints in the same finish family.