Howling Sand: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Speedpaint 2.0. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #B496A0
finish translucent
type contrast
family Pink
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.
AK Interactive
Purple
ΔE 9.4 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Carroburg Crimson
ΔE 10.8 · different color
Vallejo
Flesh Wash
ΔE 11.6 · different color
Two Thin Coats
Smoke Grey Wash
ΔE 16.7 · different color
Scale75
Inktense White
ΔE 23.8 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 33.4 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Howling Sand?
The closest AK Interactive match for Army Painter Howling Sand is Purple (AK11224, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 9.4 (noticeable difference).
What color is Howling Sand?
Howling Sand is a translucent pink miniature paint from Army Painter (Speedpaint 2.0). Its screen color is approximately #B496A0 with a translucent finish.