Raf Dark Earth: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11841. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #71563B finish matte type color family Brown

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

Flameon Caramel Brown S28

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Dark Ochre

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Thar Brown SC61

Scalecolor

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

Citadel

XV-88

Base

ΔE 8.5 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

BC Dark Brown · 70.768

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

English Uniform · 28.008

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

Medium Brown · AK788

AK Interactive · AFV Series

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Raf Dark Earth, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Warm Grey AK11009

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Raf Dark Earth pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Wolf Grey

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

Ghost Grey

Vallejo · Game Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Raf Dark Earth?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Raf Dark Earth is BC Dark Brown (70.768, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).

What color is Raf Dark Earth?

Raf Dark Earth is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11841. Its screen color is approximately #71563B with a matte finish.