Nº8 Earth Red (FS30117) vs WWI German Red Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 9.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. WWI German Red Brown is more saturated, warmer than Nº8 Earth Red (FS30117).

Can I use WWI German Red Brown instead of Nº8 Earth Red (FS30117)?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). WWI German Red Brown is more saturated, warmer than Nº8 Earth Red (FS30117).

Can I use Nº8 Earth Red (FS30117) instead of WWI German Red Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nº8 Earth Red (FS30117) is more muted, cooler.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.