RAL 8012 Rotbraun vs Camo Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Camo Brown is a little lighter, more muted than RAL 8012 Rotbraun.

Can I use Camo Brown instead of RAL 8012 Rotbraun?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Camo Brown is a little lighter, more muted than RAL 8012 Rotbraun.

Can I use RAL 8012 Rotbraun instead of Camo Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 8012 Rotbraun is a little darker, more saturated.

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.