What is the difference between RAL 8017 Rotbraun and Banshee Brown?

ΔE 5 (very close). Banshee Brown is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAL 8017 Rotbraun vs Banshee Brown

RAL 8017 Rotbraun

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11330
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #35211a (estimate)

Banshee Brown

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 1
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #342522 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Banshee Brown is more muted, cooler than RAL 8017 Rotbraun.

Can I use Banshee Brown instead of RAL 8017 Rotbraun?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Banshee Brown is more muted, cooler than RAL 8017 Rotbraun.

Can I use RAL 8017 Rotbraun instead of Banshee Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 8017 Rotbraun is 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.

See RAL 8017 Rotbraun on the colour wheel See Banshee Brown on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to RAL 8017 Rotbraun

RAL 8017 Rotbraun vs Traitor RedWarpaints Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Banshee Brown
RAL 8017 Rotbraun vs Dark RustWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Banshee Brown
RAL 8017 Rotbraun vs Boot Brown (WP4025P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 6, very close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Banshee Brown

Banshee Brown vs Brown Black (AK17047)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 4, very close · closer than RAL 8017 Rotbraun
Banshee Brown vs Afro Shadow (AK11276)Color Punch · ΔE 5, very close
Banshee Brown vs S.C.C. No.1A Very Dark Brown (AK11384)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 5, very close

All matches: RAL 8017 Rotbraun equivalents · Banshee Brown equivalents