What is the difference between RAL 6040 F9 Helloliv and Rootpath?

ΔE 6 (close). Rootpath is warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAL 6040 F9 Helloliv vs Rootpath

RAL 6040 F9 Helloliv

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11323
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5c5331 (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 6.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Rootpath is warmer than RAL 6040 F9 Helloliv.

Can I use Rootpath instead of RAL 6040 F9 Helloliv?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Rootpath is warmer than RAL 6040 F9 Helloliv.

Can I use RAL 6040 F9 Helloliv instead of Rootpath?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 6040 F9 Helloliv is 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.

See RAL 6040 F9 Helloliv on the colour wheel See Rootpath on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RAL 6040 F9 Helloliv

RAL 6040 F9 Helloliv vs Mid Battle Dress (WP4054P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Rootpath
RAL 6040 F9 Helloliv vs Medium Drab (WP4022P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Rootpath
RAL 6040 F9 Helloliv vs Mid Soviet Khaki (WP4124P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Rootpath

Other AK Interactive paints close to Rootpath

Rootpath vs IDF Modern Grey (AK11352)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RAL 6040 F9 Helloliv
Rootpath vs British Khaki (AK11127)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RAL 6040 F9 Helloliv
Rootpath vs Mud Brown (AK11120)3rd Gen Intense · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RAL 6040 F9 Helloliv

All matches: RAL 6040 F9 Helloliv equivalents · Rootpath equivalents