RAL 8012 Rotbraun vs Doombull Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 8.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Doombull Brown is a little darker, more muted, cooler than RAL 8012 Rotbraun.

Can I use Doombull Brown instead of RAL 8012 Rotbraun?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Doombull Brown is a little darker, more muted, cooler than RAL 8012 Rotbraun.

Can I use RAL 8012 Rotbraun instead of Doombull Brown?

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