RAL 8012 Rotbraun vs Word Bearers Red

How close are they?

ΔE 8.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Word Bearers Red is cooler than RAL 8012 Rotbraun.

Can I use Word Bearers Red instead of RAL 8012 Rotbraun?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Word Bearers Red is cooler than RAL 8012 Rotbraun.

Can I use RAL 8012 Rotbraun instead of Word Bearers Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 8012 Rotbraun 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.