Nº13 Desert Sand: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK4224. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #97836B 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.

ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Bone S23

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 10.2 · different color

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Stone Grey · 70.884

Vallejo · Model Color

Dragon Fang

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Light Gull Grey Fs 16440 AK11866

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Ija 31 Cha Kasshoku (tea Colour) AK11906

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Payne's Grey

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

Ghost Grey

Vallejo · Game Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Nº13 Desert Sand?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for AK Interactive Nº13 Desert Sand is Dragon Fang (Wave 1) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.2 (close match).

What color is Nº13 Desert Sand?

Nº13 Desert Sand is a standard brown miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK4224. Its screen color is approximately #97836B with a matte finish.