What is the difference between RAL 8017 Rotbraun and Rhinox Hide?

ΔE 8 (close). Rhinox Hide is a little lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAL 8017 Rotbraun vs Rhinox Hide

RAL 8017 Rotbraun

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

Rhinox Hide

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4a2a22 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Rhinox Hide is a little lighter, more saturated than RAL 8017 Rotbraun.

Can I use Rhinox Hide instead of RAL 8017 Rotbraun?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Rhinox Hide is a little lighter, more saturated than RAL 8017 Rotbraun.

Can I use RAL 8017 Rotbraun instead of Rhinox Hide?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 8017 Rotbraun is a little darker, more muted.

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 Rhinox Hide on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RAL 8017 Rotbraun

RAL 8017 Rotbraun vs Dryad BarkColour: Base · ΔE 11, fair
RAL 8017 Rotbraun vs Abaddon BlackColour: Base · ΔE 16, loose
RAL 8017 Rotbraun vs Abaddon BlackColour: Air · ΔE 16, loose

Other AK Interactive paints close to Rhinox Hide

Rhinox Hide vs Burnt Red (AK11097)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 1, very close · closer than RAL 8017 Rotbraun
Rhinox Hide vs Waffen Red Brown (AK11419)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than RAL 8017 Rotbraun
Rhinox Hide vs Black Red (AK11098)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 6, close · closer than RAL 8017 Rotbraun

All matches: RAL 8017 Rotbraun equivalents · Rhinox Hide equivalents