RAL 8012 Rotbraun vs Fire Red

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Fire Red is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than RAL 8012 Rotbraun.

Can I use Fire Red 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). Fire Red is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than RAL 8012 Rotbraun.

Can I use RAL 8012 Rotbraun instead of Fire Red?

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