What is the difference between RAL 7027 Grau and Sylvaneth Bark?

ΔE 11 (fair). Sylvaneth Bark is more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAL 7027 Grau vs Sylvaneth Bark

RAL 7027 Grau

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11317
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #675e47 (estimate)

Sylvaneth Bark

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

How close are they?

ΔE 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sylvaneth Bark is more saturated, warmer than RAL 7027 Grau.

Can I use Sylvaneth Bark instead of RAL 7027 Grau?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Sylvaneth Bark is more saturated, warmer than RAL 7027 Grau.

Can I use RAL 7027 Grau instead of Sylvaneth Bark?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 7027 Grau is more muted, 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 7027 Grau on the colour wheel See Sylvaneth Bark on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RAL 7027 Grau

RAL 7027 Grau vs Stormvermin FurColour: Layer · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Sylvaneth Bark
RAL 7027 Grau vs Death Korps DrabColour: Base · ΔE 7, close · closer than Sylvaneth Bark
RAL 7027 Grau vs Steel Legion DrabColour: Base · ΔE 9, close · 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 7027 Grau
Sylvaneth Bark vs RAF Dark Earth (AK11841)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RAL 7027 Grau
Sylvaneth Bark vs Field Drab (AK11435)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RAL 7027 Grau

All matches: RAL 7027 Grau equivalents · Sylvaneth Bark equivalents