The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Reddish Grey, scoring 88 percent digital color similarity. The stored digital swatch for Earth Brown (RAL 7006) is a mid-tone muted grey with a neutral cast. The catalog suggests R.A.F. Dark Earth as a darker color and Light Olive/Helloliv (RAL 7003) as a lighter color to test, both from Revell. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Earth Brown (RAL 7006) equivalents in other ranges
1 of the 10 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Revell Earth Brown (RAL 7006).
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Reddish Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.5).
- From Citadel: Citadel Stormvermin Fur, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
- Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Bone, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Blackwater Sand, similar digital colors (delta E 3.7).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Stonewall Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
- From Humbrol: Humbrol 142 Field Drab, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.6).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.5 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Vallejo
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
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Found in 4 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Earth Brown (RAL 7006)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Reddish Grey at 88% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Earth Brown (RAL 7006)?
A Citadel candidate to check is Stormvermin Fur at 87% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Earth Brown (RAL 7006)?
The approximate digital swatch for Earth Brown (RAL 7006) is a mid-tone muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #6B6157). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Earth Brown (RAL 7006) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Light Olive/Helloliv (RAL 7003) for a lighter step and R.A.F. Dark Earth for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.