What is the difference between RAF Dark Earth and Rootpath?

ΔE 8 (close). Rootpath is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAF Dark Earth vs Rootpath

RAF Dark Earth

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

Rootpath

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 4
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #634f2a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Rootpath is a little darker, cooler than RAF Dark Earth.

Can I use Rootpath instead of RAF Dark Earth?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Rootpath is a little darker, cooler than RAF Dark Earth.

Can I use RAF Dark Earth instead of Rootpath?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAF Dark Earth is a little lighter, warmer.

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 Rootpath on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RAF Dark Earth

RAF Dark Earth vs Cypress BrownWarpaints Air · ΔE 8, close
RAF Dark Earth vs Mid Battle Dress (WP4054P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 8, close
RAF Dark Earth vs Ammo Pouch Brown (WP4130P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 9, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Rootpath

Rootpath vs IDF Modern Grey (AK11352)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RAF Dark Earth
Rootpath vs British Khaki (AK11127)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RAF Dark Earth
Rootpath vs Mud Brown (AK11120)3rd Gen Intense · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RAF Dark Earth

All matches: RAF Dark Earth equivalents · Rootpath equivalents