Arid Earth: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1402. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #FDEDC7 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

Flameon Bright Pale Yellow S30

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Blight Cream

Dark Arts

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Scale75

White Sands SC09

Scalecolor

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Wraithbone

Base

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 14.4 · different color

Similar paints

Ivory · AK11004

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Flameon Bright Pale Yellow · S30

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

Desert Sand · 85.011

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Cold White 70.919

Vallejo · Model Color

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Arid Earth 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 Arid Earth?

The closest Pro Acryl match for Army Painter Arid Earth is Flameon Bright Pale Yellow (S30, Pro Acryl Signature) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.0 (close match).

What color is Arid Earth?

Arid Earth is a standard orange miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1402. Its screen color is approximately #FDEDC7 with a matte finish.