What is the difference between RAL 7009 Hellgrau and Sylvaneth Bark?

ΔE 16 (loose). Sylvaneth Bark is more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAL 7009 Hellgrau vs Sylvaneth Bark

RAL 7009 Hellgrau

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11307
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #736737 (estimate)

Sylvaneth Bark

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7a5a42 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Sylvaneth Bark is more muted, warmer than RAL 7009 Hellgrau.

Can I use Sylvaneth Bark instead of RAL 7009 Hellgrau?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Sylvaneth Bark is more muted, warmer than RAL 7009 Hellgrau.

Can I use RAL 7009 Hellgrau instead of Sylvaneth Bark?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 7009 Hellgrau is more saturated, 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 7009 Hellgrau on the colour wheel See Sylvaneth Bark on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RAL 7009 Hellgrau

RAL 7009 Hellgrau vs Death Korps DrabColour: Base · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Sylvaneth Bark
RAL 7009 Hellgrau vs Hobgrot HideColour: Base · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Sylvaneth Bark
RAL 7009 Hellgrau vs Stormvermin FurColour: Layer · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Sylvaneth Bark

Other AK Interactive paints close to Sylvaneth Bark

Sylvaneth Bark vs British Uniform (AK17076)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RAL 7009 Hellgrau
Sylvaneth Bark vs RAF Dark Earth (AK11841)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RAL 7009 Hellgrau
Sylvaneth Bark vs Field Drab (AK11435)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RAL 7009 Hellgrau

All matches: RAL 7009 Hellgrau equivalents · Sylvaneth Bark equivalents