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RAL 8031 F9 German Sand Brown: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK727. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #C8946F 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.

Scale75
Basic Flesh SC20
Scalecolor
ΔE 2.4 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Elven Skin
Wave 1
ΔE 3.0 · close match
Vallejo
Natural Flesh 74.006
Nocturna Models
ΔE 3.9 · close match
Army Painter
Amber Skin WP3160P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Tan Flesh 024
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Bestigor Flesh
Layer
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Diarylide Yellow
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 11.9 · different color

Similar paints

Basic Flesh · SC20
Scale75 · Scalecolor
Close
Elven Skin
Two Thin Coats · Wave 1
Approximate
Light Flesh · AK11402
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for RAL 8031 F9 German Sand Brown, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Moonray Flesh SFG17
Scale75 · Fantasy & Games
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Medium Rust AK11103
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make RAL 8031 F9 German Sand Brown pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Light Prussian Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Deep Ocean Blue
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of RAL 8031 F9 German Sand Brown?
The closest Scale75 match for AK Interactive RAL 8031 F9 German Sand Brown is Basic Flesh (SC20, Scalecolor) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).
What color is RAL 8031 F9 German Sand Brown?
RAL 8031 F9 German Sand Brown is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK727. Its screen color is approximately #C8946F with a matte finish.

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