Nº13 Desert Sand (fs30279): equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11340. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #A78464 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.

Heavy Skin Tone 72.140

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Baneblade Brown

Layer

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Warm Flesh S08

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 8.7 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Heavy Skin Tone · 72.140

Vallejo · Game Color

Amber Skin

Army Painter · Skin Tones Paint Set

Tan Earth · 70.874

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Nº13 Desert Sand (fs30279), using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Skeleton Bone WP3087P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Noble Sneer

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Nº13 Desert Sand (fs30279) pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Prussian Blue / Blue Tank Crew Lights -74-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Dark Blue / Blue Tank Crew Base -73-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Nº13 Desert Sand (fs30279)?

The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Nº13 Desert Sand (fs30279) is Amber Skin (Skin Tones Paint Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.1 (close match).

What color is Nº13 Desert Sand (fs30279)?

Nº13 Desert Sand (fs30279) is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11340. Its screen color is approximately #A78464 with a matte finish.