RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun vs New Wood

How close are they?

ΔE 7.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. New Wood is a little darker, more muted, warmer than RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun.

Can I use New Wood instead of RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). New Wood is a little darker, more muted, warmer than RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun.

Can I use RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun instead of New Wood?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 8031 F9 Sandbraun is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler.

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.