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White Sands: equivalents & matches

Scale75 · Scalecolor · SC09. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #E6DCC8 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.

Vallejo
Ivory 70.918
Model Color
ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical
Two Thin Coats
Blight Cream
Dark Arts
ΔE 2.5 · close match
Army Painter
Pale Sand WP3090P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 4.1 · close match
AK Interactive
Silver Grey AK11006
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Citadel
Wraithbone
Base
ΔE 4.8 · close match
Pro Acryl
Pale Yellow 060
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 4.8 · close match
Kimera Kolors
The White PW6
Base Set
ΔE 11.4 · different color

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Ivory · 70.918
Vallejo · Model Color
Very close
Desert Tan · 70.765
Vallejo · Model Color
Close
Boney Spikes
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Off-White 72.101
Vallejo · Game Color
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Iroko SC27
Scale75 · Scalecolor
target
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Complementary paints

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

Dark Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Dark Blue
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of White Sands?
The closest Vallejo match for Scale75 White Sands is Ivory (70.918, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.8 (nearly identical).
What color is White Sands?
White Sands is a standard orange miniature paint from Scale75 (Scalecolor), code SC09. Its screen color is approximately #E6DCC8 with a matte finish.

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