Sand Yellow: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11035. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #E9BD3A 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.

Pro Acryl

Transparent Yellow 049

Daemonic Yellow WP1107

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Averland Sunset

Base

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

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Warm Yellow · 072

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Pustule Ochre

Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Afterglow WP3060P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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 Sand Yellow 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 Pro Acryl equivalent of Sand Yellow?

The closest Pro Acryl match for AK Interactive Sand Yellow is Transparent Yellow (049, Pro Acryl Standard) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.8 (close match).

What color is Sand Yellow?

Sand Yellow is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11035. Its screen color is approximately #E9BD3A with a matte finish.