Dark Brown (RAL 8025) is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone. This is a common color; 7 other brands cover it, the nearest being Tamiya NATO Brown at 86 percent. It builds a smooth gradient with Tank grey/Panzergrau (RAL 7024) underneath and Olive Brown (RAL 7008) on the highlights, all in the Revell line. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Dark Brown (RAL 8025) equivalents in other ranges
Dark Brown (RAL 8025) is awkward to replace. Treat the matches below as starting points for a mix rather than straight swaps.
Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya NATO Brown, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.9).
Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Brown Leather, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.1).
From Citadel: Citadel Gorthor Brown, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.3).
AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Ija #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour), close, with a hint of drift side by side (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.
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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 Dark Brown (RAL 8025)?
The closest same-finish match is Tamiya NATO Brown at 86% color similarity.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Dark Brown (RAL 8025)?
Yes. The closest Citadel option is Gorthor Brown at 84%, a same-finish match.
What color is Dark Brown (RAL 8025)?
Dark Brown (RAL 8025) is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #664A3D).
What do I highlight and shade Dark Brown (RAL 8025) with?
Highlight Dark 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.