Grape Red vs Schokobraun RAL 8017

How close are they?

ΔE 15.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Schokobraun RAL 8017 is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Grape Red.

Can I use Schokobraun RAL 8017 instead of Grape Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Schokobraun RAL 8017 is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Grape Red.

Can I use Grape Red instead of Schokobraun RAL 8017?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grape Red 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.