What is the difference between RAL 7027 Grau and Old Wood?

ΔE 4 (very close). Old Wood is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAL 7027 Grau vs Old Wood

RAL 7027 Grau

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

Old Wood

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.761
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #736651 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.3, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Old Wood is a little lighter, warmer than RAL 7027 Grau.

Can I use Old Wood instead of RAL 7027 Grau?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 4). Old Wood is a little lighter, warmer than RAL 7027 Grau.

Can I use RAL 7027 Grau instead of Old Wood?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 7027 Grau is a little darker, 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 Old Wood on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RAL 7027 Grau

RAL 7027 Grau vs Parched Grass (Late) (70.610)Model Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Old Wood
RAL 7027 Grau vs Camou. Grey Green (71.116)Model Air · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Old Wood
RAL 7027 Grau vs Germ. Beige WWII (70.821)Model Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Old Wood

Other AK Interactive paints close to Old Wood

Old Wood vs Reddish Grey (AK11017)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 2, very close · closer than RAL 7027 Grau
Old Wood vs Dirty Grey (AK17046)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 5, very close
Old Wood vs Us Olive Uniform (AK17074)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 5, very close

All matches: RAL 7027 Grau equivalents · Old Wood equivalents