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Desert Uniform Base: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11440. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #9A6A15 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.

Citadel
Tallarn Sand
Layer
ΔE 4.6 · close match
Vallejo
Scrofulous Brown 72.038
Game Color
ΔE 4.7 · close match
Pro Acryl
Flameon Dark Orange Brown S26
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Yellow Oxide PY42
Base Set
ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Hemp Rope WP1431
Warpaints
ΔE 8.5 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Iroko SC27
Scalecolor
ΔE 8.9 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Dry Rust Brown
Wave 2
ΔE 11.2 · different color

Similar paints

Japanese Brown · AK11123
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Close
Heavy Ochre · 72.150
Vallejo · Game Color
Approximate
Scrofulous Brown · 72.038
Vallejo · Game Color
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Desert Uniform Base, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Toxic Yellow 72.109
Vallejo · Game Color
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Wwi German Red Brown AK11805
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Desert Uniform Base pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Glacier Blue
Vallejo · Game Color
Augur Blue
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Desert Uniform Base?
The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Desert Uniform Base is Tallarn Sand (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.6 (close match).
What color is Desert Uniform Base?
Desert Uniform Base is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11440. Its screen color is approximately #9A6A15 with a matte finish.

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