What is the difference between Schokobraun RAL 8017 and Rifle Brown?

ΔE 8 (close). Rifle Brown is more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Schokobraun RAL 8017 vs Rifle Brown

Schokobraun RAL 8017

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: ATOM
Code: ATOM-20062
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #562626 (estimate)

Rifle Brown

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4031P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4d2c23 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Rifle Brown is more muted, warmer than Schokobraun RAL 8017.

Can I use Rifle Brown instead of Schokobraun RAL 8017?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Rifle Brown is more muted, warmer than Schokobraun RAL 8017.

Can I use Schokobraun RAL 8017 instead of Rifle Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Schokobraun RAL 8017 is 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.

See Schokobraun RAL 8017 on the colour wheel See Rifle Brown on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Schokobraun RAL 8017

Schokobraun RAL 8017 vs Umberroot (Vol. 4)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 7, close · closer than Rifle Brown
Schokobraun RAL 8017 vs Dry BloodWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 9, close
Schokobraun RAL 8017 vs Camo Brown (WP4040P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 10, fair

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Rifle Brown

Rifle Brown vs Brown Base FS-30108 (AMMO.F-508)Acrylic Colors for Figures · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Schokobraun RAL 8017
Rifle Brown vs Dark Skin (IONIC-0158)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Schokobraun RAL 8017
Rifle Brown vs Leather (ATOM-20058)ATOM · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Schokobraun RAL 8017

All matches: Schokobraun RAL 8017 equivalents · Rifle Brown equivalents