What is the difference between RAL 8000 Gelbbraun and Sylvaneth Bark?

ΔE 9 (close). Sylvaneth Bark is more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAL 8000 Gelbbraun vs Sylvaneth Bark

RAL 8000 Gelbbraun

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

Sylvaneth Bark

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

How close are they?

ΔE 9.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Sylvaneth Bark is more muted, warmer than RAL 8000 Gelbbraun.

Can I use Sylvaneth Bark instead of RAL 8000 Gelbbraun?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Sylvaneth Bark is more muted, warmer than RAL 8000 Gelbbraun.

Can I use RAL 8000 Gelbbraun instead of Sylvaneth Bark?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 8000 Gelbbraun is more saturated, 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 8000 Gelbbraun on the colour wheel See Sylvaneth Bark on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RAL 8000 Gelbbraun

RAL 8000 Gelbbraun vs Hobgrot HideColour: Base · ΔE 7, close · closer than Sylvaneth Bark
RAL 8000 Gelbbraun vs Stormvermin FurColour: Layer · ΔE 10, fair
RAL 8000 Gelbbraun vs Death Korps DrabColour: Base · ΔE 13, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Sylvaneth Bark

Sylvaneth Bark vs British Uniform (AK17076)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RAL 8000 Gelbbraun
Sylvaneth Bark vs RAF Dark Earth (AK11841)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RAL 8000 Gelbbraun
Sylvaneth Bark vs Field Drab (AK11435)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RAL 8000 Gelbbraun

All matches: RAL 8000 Gelbbraun equivalents · Sylvaneth Bark equivalents