Schokobraun RAL 8017 vs Dry Blood

How close are they?

ΔE 9.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dry Blood is a little darker, more saturated than Schokobraun RAL 8017.

Can I use Dry Blood instead of Schokobraun RAL 8017?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Dry Blood is a little darker, more saturated than Schokobraun RAL 8017.

Can I use Schokobraun RAL 8017 instead of Dry Blood?

The same difference applies the other way round: Schokobraun RAL 8017 is a little lighter, 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.