#8A693C
Reaper

Brown Sand

Master Series Paints Core Colors

acrylic
brown

Color Information

HEX

#8A693C

RGB

138, 105, 60

LAB

46.8, 7.6, 30.2

Product Code

9246

Closest catalog-color match

Snakebite Leather by Citadel (ΔE 1.5)

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 1.5 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Brown Sand catalog data

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Brown Sand by Reaper (product code 9246) is cataloged as acrylic, Master Series Paints Core Colors in the brown color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #8A693C, RGB 138/105/60, and CIELAB 46.8/7.6/30.2. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 20 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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Technical Color Analysis

Brown Sand is a warm brown with medium value (L*: 46.8). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 31.1), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 46.8

Medium

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 31.1

Saturated

Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.

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

Base Paint
80% confidence

Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a base 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