What is the difference between RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun and Burnt Umber?

ΔE 6 (close). Burnt Umber is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun vs Burnt Umber

RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11315
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #46372b (estimate)

Burnt Umber

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.941
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #412d28 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Burnt Umber is a little darker, cooler than RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun.

Can I use Burnt Umber instead of RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Burnt Umber is a little darker, cooler than RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun.

Can I use RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun instead of Burnt Umber?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun 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 RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun on the colour wheel See Burnt Umber on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun

RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun vs Leather Brown (70.871)Model Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Burnt Umber
RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun vs Medium Brown (70.826)Model Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Burnt Umber
RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun vs Cam. Middle Brown (70.740)Model Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than Burnt Umber

Other AK Interactive paints close to Burnt Umber

Burnt Umber vs Afro Shadow (AK11276)Color Punch · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun
Burnt Umber vs S.C.C. No.1A Very Dark Brown (AK11384)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun
Burnt Umber vs NATO Brown (AK11359)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun

All matches: RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun equivalents · Burnt Umber equivalents