What is the difference between Rotbraun RAL 8012 and Dark Vermilion?

ΔE 10 (fair). Dark Vermilion is cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Rotbraun RAL 8012 vs Dark Vermilion

Rotbraun RAL 8012

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: ATOM
Code: ATOM-20046
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a72f1f (estimate)

Dark Vermilion

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.947
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b3272f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Vermilion is cooler than Rotbraun RAL 8012.

Can I use Dark Vermilion instead of Rotbraun RAL 8012?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Dark Vermilion is cooler than Rotbraun RAL 8012.

Can I use Rotbraun RAL 8012 instead of Dark Vermilion?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rotbraun RAL 8012 is 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 Rotbraun RAL 8012 on the colour wheel See Dark Vermilion on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Rotbraun RAL 8012

Rotbraun RAL 8012 vs Gory Red (72.011)Game Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Dark Vermilion
Rotbraun RAL 8012 vs Ferrari Red (71.085)Model Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Dark Vermilion
Rotbraun RAL 8012 vs Scarlet (70.817)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Dark Vermilion

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Dark Vermilion

Dark Vermilion vs Red (IONIC-0054)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Rotbraun RAL 8012
Dark Vermilion vs Carmine (ATOM-20032)ATOM · ΔE 11, fair
Dark Vermilion vs Dark Rust (ATOM-20047)ATOM · ΔE 11, fair

All matches: Rotbraun RAL 8012 equivalents · Dark Vermilion equivalents