#EDEBC6
Vallejo

Desert Sand

Arte Deco

acrylic
yellow

Color Information

HEX

#EDEBC6

RGB

237, 235, 198

LAB

92.4, -5.4, 18.2

Product Code

85.011

Closest catalog-color match

Ivory by AK Interactive (ΔE 1.8)

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

Desert Sand catalog data

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Desert Sand by Vallejo (product code 85.011) is cataloged as acrylic, Arte Deco in the yellow color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #EDEBC6, RGB 237/235/198, and CIELAB 92.4/-5.4/18.2. 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

Desert Sand is a very light warm yellow with very light value (L*: 92.4). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 19.0), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.

LightnessL* 92.4

Very Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 19.0

Moderate

Near-white color ideal for extreme highlights, light effects, and maximum contrast points.

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
90% confidence

Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points

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