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Sand Yellow: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.916. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #EABF56 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.

AK Interactive
Dark Sand AK11033
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 0.9 · nearly identical
Scale75
Tenere Yellow SC10
Scalecolor
ΔE 2.3 · close match
Pro Acryl
Warm Yellow 072
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 3.5 · close match
Army Painter
Inner Light WP3102P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 3.6 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Cerberus Brown
Wave 2
ΔE 3.8 · close match
Citadel
Averland Sunset
Base
ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Warm Yellow
Base Set
ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Dark Sand · AK11033
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Very close
Beige · AK11030
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Close
Tenere Yellow · SC10
Scale75 · Scalecolor
Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Afterglow WP3060P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Orange Brown AK11101
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Kantor Blue
Citadel · Base
Triumphant Navy
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Sand Yellow?
The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Sand Yellow is Dark Sand (AK11033, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.9 (nearly identical).
What color is Sand Yellow?
Sand Yellow is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.916. Its screen color is approximately #EABF56 with a matte finish.

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