Merdc Sand (fs30277): equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11343. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #866E48 finish matte type color family Brown

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.

Army Painter

Desert Yellow WP3081P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 0.7 · nearly identical

Flameon Caramel Brown S28

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Boot Strap Brown

Wave 3

ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Catachan Flesh

Base

ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 9.4 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Desert Yellow · WP3081P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Exact

US Field Drab · 70.873

Vallejo · Model Color

Marrón Beige · 70.875

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Merdc Sand (fs30277), using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Rock Grey AK11007

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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 Merdc Sand (fs30277) pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Gorgon Hide

Army Painter · Warpaints

Gelatinous Blue

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Merdc Sand (fs30277)?

The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Merdc Sand (fs30277) is Desert Yellow (WP3081P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.7 (nearly identical).

What color is Merdc Sand (fs30277)?

Merdc Sand (fs30277) is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11343. Its screen color is approximately #866E48 with a matte finish.