#D9BD96
AK Real Colors

Egyptian Desert Sand

Real Colors - AFV

acrylic
orange

Color Information

HEX

#D9BD96

RGB

217, 189, 150

LAB

78.1, 4.2, 23.4

Product Code

RC101

Closest catalog-color match

Dark Sand by Scale75 (ΔE 1.9)

Compatibility unverified: application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 1.9 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Egyptian Desert Sand catalog data

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Egyptian Desert Sand by AK Real Colors (product code RC101) is cataloged as acrylic, Real Colors - AFV in the orange color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #D9BD96, RGB 217/189/150, and CIELAB 78.1/4.2/23.4. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 16 related catalog colors for this paint. ΔE measures the distance between the listed digital color values only; it does not describe opacity, finish behavior, or how the paint covers a surface. Cross-class matches, such as metallic against conventional paint, are shown as digital color only and are never presented as verified substitutes.

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ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Egyptian Desert Sand is a light warm orange with light value (L*: 78.1). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 23.8), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.

LightnessL* 78.1

Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 23.8

Moderate

Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.

Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.

Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.

Recommended Undercoats

White or Light Grey

Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Highlight Paint
70% confidence

Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a highlight in your layering sequence.

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