What is the difference between RAL 8000 Gelbbraun and Sulfide Ochre?

ΔE 7 (close). Sulfide Ochre is cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAL 8000 Gelbbraun vs Sulfide Ochre

RAL 8000 Gelbbraun

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11327
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7a643d (estimate)

Sulfide Ochre

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Legacy
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6f683e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Sulfide Ochre is cooler than RAL 8000 Gelbbraun.

Can I use Sulfide Ochre instead of RAL 8000 Gelbbraun?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Sulfide Ochre is cooler than RAL 8000 Gelbbraun.

Can I use RAL 8000 Gelbbraun instead of Sulfide Ochre?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 8000 Gelbbraun 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.

See RAL 8000 Gelbbraun on the colour wheel See Sulfide Ochre on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RAL 8000 Gelbbraun

RAL 8000 Gelbbraun vs Dark Mustard Khaki (WP4157P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Sulfide Ochre
RAL 8000 Gelbbraun vs Prairie OchreWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 7, close
RAL 8000 Gelbbraun vs Deep Khaki Drill (WP4134P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 8, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Sulfide Ochre

Sulfide Ochre vs RAL 7009 Hellgrau (AK11307)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RAL 8000 Gelbbraun
Sulfide Ochre vs IJN M3 (M) Mitsubishi Interior Green (AK11896)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RAL 8000 Gelbbraun
Sulfide Ochre vs RAL 7008 Graugrün (AK11313)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than RAL 8000 Gelbbraun

All matches: RAL 8000 Gelbbraun equivalents · Sulfide Ochre equivalents