The Army Painter Barren Dune is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 85 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. The digital color reference is a moderate, light yellow leaning warm. The catalog suggests New Iraqi Army Sand as a darker color and Rlm 76 Late War Variation as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Light Earth equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Light Earth have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Barren Dune, similar digital colors (delta E 2.9).
From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Zombie Flesh, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
Revell's closest color: Revell 314 Beige (RAL 1001), similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Ares Flesh, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
The stored swatch for The Army Painter Barren Dune is slightly warmer and more saturated than the swatch for Light Earth. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Revell
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
Citadel
Vallejo
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 7 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Light Earth?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Barren Dune at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Light Earth?
The approximate digital swatch for Light Earth is a light moderate yellow with a warm undertone (hex #D0B57E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Light Earth with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Rlm 76 Late War Variation for a lighter step and New Iraqi Army Sand for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.