Howling Sand: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Speedpaint Set 2.0. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #CECFB0
finish translucent
type speedpaint
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.
Citadel
Athonian Camoshade
ΔE 7.9 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Desert Dust
ΔE 9.2 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Smoke Grey Wash
ΔE 13.3 · different color
AK Interactive
Glaze Medium -90-
ΔE 13.7 · different color
Scale75
Inktense White
ΔE 14.3 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 51.0 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Citadel equivalent of Howling Sand?
The closest Citadel match for Army Painter Howling Sand is Athonian Camoshade (Shade) with a ΔE2000 distance of 7.9 (noticeable difference).
What color is Howling Sand?
Howling Sand is a translucent yellow miniature paint from Army Painter (Speedpaint Set 2.0). Its screen color is approximately #CECFB0 with a translucent finish.