Color Information
HEX
#D4BB92
RGB
212, 187, 146
LAB
77.0, 2.8, 24.1
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Egyptian Desert Sand by AK Real Colors (ΔE 1.9)
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Dark Sand catalog data
More from Scale75Dark Sand by Scale75 is cataloged as acrylic, Soil Works in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #D4BB92, RGB 212/187/146, and CIELAB 77.0/2.8/24.1. 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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Technical Color Analysis
Dark Sand is a light warm orange with light value (L*: 77.0). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 24.2), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.
Light
warm
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
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)
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