Color Information
HEX
#C39C65
RGB
195, 156, 101
LAB
66.8, 7.5, 34.2
Product Code
AK4081
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French Army Desert Sand (sable Désert Ir) catalog data
More from AK InteractiveFrench Army Desert Sand (sable Désert Ir) by AK Interactive (product code AK4081) is cataloged as acrylic, AFV in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #C39C65, RGB 195/156/101, and CIELAB 66.8/7.5/34.2. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
French Army Desert Sand (sable Désert Ir) is a warm orange with medium-light value (L*: 66.8). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 35.0), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Light
warm
Saturated
Lighter midtone excellent for first highlights or as a lighter base coat option.
Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.
Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.
Recommended Undercoats
Grey
Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors
Zenithal
Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
Use After (Highlights)
Layering Tips
- Apply each layer to progressively smaller areas, leaving previous layers visible
- Maintain consistent light direction across all layers
- Thin paints for smoother transitions between layers