Dark Sand: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11033. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #E6BC56 finish matte type color family Orange

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.

Vallejo

Sand Yellow 70.916

Model Color

ΔE 0.9 · nearly identical

ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Warm Yellow

Base Set

ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Sand Yellow · 70.916

Vallejo · Model Color

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Afterglow WP3060P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Orange Brown AK11101

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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 Dark Sand pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Triumphant Navy

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Dark Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Dark Sand?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Dark Sand is Sand Yellow (70.916, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.9 (nearly identical).

What color is Dark Sand?

Dark Sand is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11033. Its screen color is approximately #E6BC56 with a matte finish.