Desert Dust: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Wash FX · 76.522. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #E3CDA4
finish unknown
type wash
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.
Army Painter
Pallid Bone
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Citadel
Cassandora Yellow
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Smoke Grey Wash
ΔE 15.4 · different color
AK Interactive
Glaze Medium -90-
ΔE 16.5 · different color
Scale75
Inktense White
ΔE 16.5 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 48.3 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Desert Dust?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Desert Dust is Pallid Bone (Speedpaint Set 2.0) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.7 (close match).
What color is Desert Dust?
Desert Dust is a translucent orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Wash FX), code 76.522. Its screen color is approximately #E3CDA4 with a unknown finish.