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Ral 8017 Rotbraun: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11330. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #3C251D 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.

Citadel
Catachan Fleshtone
Base
ΔE 2.6 · close match
Vallejo
Charred Brown 72.045
Game Color
ΔE 2.9 · close match
Scale75
Brown Leather SC31
Scalecolor
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Pro Acryl
Petroleum Brown S14
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Army Painter
Mocca Skin
Skin Tones Paint Set
ΔE 4.7 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Royal Brown
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Blood Red Sky
Dark Arts
ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Ral 8017 Rotbraun, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Dystopian Dust
Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Brown Black AK11418
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Ral 8017 Rotbraun pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Sky Blue
Vallejo · Model Color
Air Superiority Blue Fs 35450
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Ral 8017 Rotbraun?
The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Ral 8017 Rotbraun is Catachan Fleshtone (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).
What color is Ral 8017 Rotbraun?
Ral 8017 Rotbraun is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11330. Its screen color is approximately #3C251D with a matte finish.

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