Pale Sand: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11032. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #EFD581 finish matte type color family Yellow

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.

Vallejo

Pale Yellow 72.097

Game Color

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

Rogue Hobbies Bismuth Yellow S36

ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Warm Yellow

Base Set

ΔE 11.2 · different color

Similar paints

Pale Yellow · 72.097

Vallejo · Game Color

Ambush Yellow

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Pale Sand -7- · AK3047

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ancient Mummy

Army Painter · D&D Underdark Set

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Parasite Brown 72.042

Vallejo · Game Color

target

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Complementary paints

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

Kantor Blue

Citadel · Base

Ultramarine

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Pale Sand?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Pale Sand is Pale Yellow (72.097, Game Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).

What color is Pale Sand?

Pale Sand is a standard yellow miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11032. Its screen color is approximately #EFD581 with a matte finish.