What is the difference between RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun and XV-88?

ΔE 9 (close). XV-88 is more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun vs XV-88

RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11326
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #846138 (estimate)

XV-88

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a5a2a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. XV-88 is more saturated than RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun.

Can I use XV-88 instead of RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). XV-88 is more saturated than RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun.

Can I use RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun instead of XV-88?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun is 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 8031 F9 Sandbraun on the colour wheel See XV-88 on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun

RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun vs Hobgrot HideColour: Base · ΔE 6, close · closer than XV-88
RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun vs Catachan FleshColour: Base · ΔE 7, close · closer than XV-88
RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun vs Golfag BrownColour: Dry · ΔE 9, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to XV-88

XV-88 vs Nº6 Earth Yellow (FS30257) (AK11337)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 9, close
XV-88 vs British Uniform Lights (AK11438)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 9, close
XV-88 vs Russian Sand 7K (AK11370)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 9, close

All matches: RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun equivalents · XV-88 equivalents