What is the difference between RAF Dark Earth and Stormvermin Fur?

ΔE 6 (very close). Stormvermin Fur is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAF Dark Earth vs Stormvermin Fur

RAF Dark Earth

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

Stormvermin Fur

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6a5a42 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Stormvermin Fur is more muted, cooler than RAF Dark Earth.

Can I use Stormvermin Fur instead of RAF Dark Earth?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Stormvermin Fur is more muted, cooler than RAF Dark Earth.

Can I use RAF Dark Earth instead of Stormvermin Fur?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAF Dark Earth is more saturated, 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 Stormvermin Fur on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RAF Dark Earth

RAF Dark Earth vs Sylvaneth BarkColour: Dry · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Stormvermin Fur
RAF Dark Earth vs Hobgrot HideColour: Base · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Stormvermin Fur
RAF Dark Earth vs Gorthor BrownColour: Layer · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Stormvermin Fur

Other AK Interactive paints close to Stormvermin Fur

Stormvermin Fur vs Grey-Brown (AK11125)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RAF Dark Earth
Stormvermin Fur vs RAL 7027 Grau (AK11317)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RAF Dark Earth
Stormvermin Fur vs Reddish Grey (AK11017)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 6, very close · closer than RAF Dark Earth

All matches: RAF Dark Earth equivalents · Stormvermin Fur equivalents