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Medium Sand: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11034. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #CC9B35 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
Zamesi Desert
Layer
ΔE 3.3 · close match
Scale75
Sahara Yellow SC11
Scalecolor
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Vallejo
Yellow Ochre 70.913
Model Color
ΔE 4.5 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Abhorrent Ochre
Dark Arts
ΔE 4.8 · close match
Pro Acryl
Golden Brown 017
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Burnt Turf WP3083P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Honey Moon Yellow
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Antique Ochre · 85.175
Vallejo · Arte Deco
Exact
Mustard Yellow · AK11366
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Very close
Ochre · AK11118
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Vampiric Flesh AK11057
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Beasty Brown 72.043
Vallejo · Game Color
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Medium Sand pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Glacier Blue
Vallejo · Game Color
Dark Blue
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Medium Sand?
The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Medium Sand is Zamesi Desert (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.3 (close match).
What color is Medium Sand?
Medium Sand is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11034. Its screen color is approximately #CC9B35 with a matte finish.

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