The leading same-type candidate, Humbrol Leather, scores 85 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. Mud Brown (RAL 8003)'s approximate swatch sits in the brown family: mid-tone in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. The catalog suggests Olive Brown (RAL 7008) as a darker color and Wood brown/Holzbraun (RAL 8001) as a lighter color to test, both from Revell. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Mud Brown (RAL 8003) equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Mud Brown (RAL 8003). These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 62 Leather, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Deep Brown, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Fur Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.2).
Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya XF-52 Flat Earth, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.3).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.9 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.
Humbrol
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Tamiya
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Citadel
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Found in 3 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 Mud Brown (RAL 8003)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Leather at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Mud Brown (RAL 8003)?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Fur Brown at 84% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Mud Brown (RAL 8003)?
The approximate digital swatch for Mud Brown (RAL 8003) is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #855434). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Mud Brown (RAL 8003) 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.