The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive British Uniform Base, scoring 92 percent digital color similarity. Dark Earth's approximate swatch sits in the brown family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Olive Brown (RAL 7008) and Wood Brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001), both Revell paints selected from the digital catalog. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Dark Earth equivalents in other ranges
2 brands have a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Dark Earth's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive British Uniform Base, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.7).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo English Uniform, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
- Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Gobi Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.6).
- From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Dark Beige, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Paratrooper Tan, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.5).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Noble Steed Brown, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.8).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.7. 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.
AK Interactive
British Uniform Base
Field Drab
Raf Dark Earth
Tan Earth
British Khaki
Ral 6040 F9 Helloliv
Green-Brown
Rusty Gold
Bronze
Vallejo
Scale75
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
P3 Paints
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 Dark Earth?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive British Uniform Base at 92% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Dark Earth?
A Vallejo candidate to check is English Uniform at 88% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Dark Earth?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Earth is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #725836). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Earth with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Wood Brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001) for a lighter step and Olive Brown (RAL 7008) for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.