RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun vs WWI British Khaki Brown Base

How close are they?

ΔE 3.2, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. WWI British Khaki Brown Base is cooler than RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun.

Can I use WWI British Khaki Brown Base instead of RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 3). WWI British Khaki Brown Base is cooler than RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun.

Can I use RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun instead of WWI British Khaki Brown Base?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun is 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.