RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK754. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #575040 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.

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Steel Legion Drab

Base

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Graphite SC03

Scalecolor

ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Brown Medium

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 8.9 · noticeable difference

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Highlight · step 1 of 2

Camouflage Grey Fs 36622 AK11890

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Shadow · step 1 of 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun is US Olive Drab (70.887, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.1 (close match).

What color is RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun?

RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK754. Its screen color is approximately #575040 with a matte finish.

RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun: equivalents & matches

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