French Army Desert Sand: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11363. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #D0A66C 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

Kislev Flesh

Layer

ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical

Flameon Bright Yellow Ochre S29

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Honey Moon Yellow

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 11.7 · different color

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Vallejo · Model Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Grimy Grey AK11008

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Light Brown 70.929

Vallejo · Model Color

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 French Army Desert Sand pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Dark Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Griffon Blue

Army Painter · Warpaints

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of French Army Desert Sand?

The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive French Army Desert Sand is Kislev Flesh (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).

What color is French Army Desert Sand?

French Army Desert Sand is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11363. Its screen color is approximately #D0A66C with a matte finish.