Olive brown (No.8008) by RAL Classic is a deep orange. Hex: #6F4F28. RGB: 111, 79, 40. The nearest paint match is Johnstone's Walnut (ΔE 2.7, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £6.14 per litre. Other close matches include Dulux Sulphur Springs 1 (ΔE 3.6) and Johnstone's Country Walnut (ΔE 3.7).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut | Johnstone's | 2.7 | Near-identical | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Sulphur Springs 1 | Dulux | 3.6 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Country Walnut | Johnstone's | 3.7 | Very close | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Brass Bell | Dulux | 4.4 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Brewery | Johnstone's | 4.6 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Chocolate Toffee | Johnstone's | 4.8 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Seasoned Acorn | Johnstone's | 5.6 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Muddy River | Johnstone's | 5.7 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| The Tobacconist | Coat | 5.7 | Similar | £22.40 | £4.48 |
Walnut
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.7
£6.14/L
£1.02/m2
Sulphur Springs 1
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.6
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Country Walnut
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.7
£6.14/L
£1.02/m2
Brass Bell
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.4
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Brewery
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.6
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Chocolate Toffee
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.8
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Seasoned Acorn
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.6
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Muddy River
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
The Tobacconist
Coat
Similar
ΔE 5.7
£22.40/L
£4.48/m2
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