What is the difference between RAF Dark Earth and Ammo Pouch Brown?

ΔE 9 (close). Ammo Pouch Brown is more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAF Dark Earth vs Ammo Pouch Brown

RAF Dark Earth

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11841
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #72573c (estimate)

Ammo Pouch Brown

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4130P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #645242 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Ammo Pouch Brown is more muted than RAF Dark Earth.

Can I use Ammo Pouch Brown instead of RAF Dark Earth?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Ammo Pouch Brown is more muted than RAF Dark Earth.

Can I use RAF Dark Earth instead of Ammo Pouch Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAF Dark Earth is more saturated.

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.

See RAF Dark Earth on the colour wheel See Ammo Pouch Brown on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RAF Dark Earth

RAF Dark Earth vs Rootpath (Vol. 4)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 8, close · closer than Ammo Pouch Brown
RAF Dark Earth vs Cypress BrownWarpaints Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Ammo Pouch Brown
RAF Dark Earth vs Mid Battle Dress (WP4054P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 8, close · closer than Ammo Pouch Brown

Other AK Interactive paints close to Ammo Pouch Brown

Ammo Pouch Brown vs IJA #31 Cha Kasshoku (Tea Colour) (AK11906)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RAF Dark Earth
Ammo Pouch Brown vs RLM 81 Version 3 (AK11837)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RAF Dark Earth
Ammo Pouch Brown vs Grey-Brown (AK11125)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RAF Dark Earth

All matches: RAF Dark Earth equivalents · Ammo Pouch Brown equivalents