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Sahara Yellow: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11040. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #B1930D 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.

Two Thin Coats
Abhorrent Ochre
Dark Arts
ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Heavy Kakhi 72.149
Game Color
ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Golden Brown 017
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Hobgrot Hide
Base
ΔE 9.0 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Putrid Slime
D&D Underdark Set
ΔE 9.2 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Sahara Yellow SC11
Scalecolor
ΔE 11.5 · different color
Kimera Kolors
Honey Moon Yellow
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 11.7 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Craven Yellow
Two Thin Coats · Wave 2
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Shadow · step 1 of 2
Balor Brown
Citadel · Layer
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Complementary paints

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

Kantor Blue
Citadel · Base
Glacier Blue
Vallejo · Game Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Sahara Yellow?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for AK Interactive Sahara Yellow is Abhorrent Ochre (Dark Arts) with a ΔE2000 distance of 6.7 (noticeable difference).
What color is Sahara Yellow?
Sahara Yellow is a standard yellow miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11040. Its screen color is approximately #B1930D with a matte finish.

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