Sandstone: equivalents & matches

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #897969 finish matte type color family Brown

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.

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Reddish Grey AK11017

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Thar Brown SC61

Scalecolor

ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 13.4 · different color

Similar paints

Forest Skin · 74.013

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

Very close

Dusty Skull · WP3085P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Sky Grey FS 36463 AK11012

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Ancient Forest

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

target

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Complementary paints

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Sandstone?

The closest Vallejo match for Two Thin Coats Sandstone is Forest Skin (74.013, Nocturna Models) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.0 (close match).

What color is Sandstone?

Sandstone is a standard brown miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 1). Its screen color is approximately #897969 with a matte finish.

Sandstone: equivalents & matches

Closest equivalents in other brands

Similar paints

Highlight & shadow paints

Complementary paints

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Frequently asked questions

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