Tallarn Sand's approximate swatch sits in the brown family: mid-tone in tone, vivid in saturation, warm in cast. The catalog suggests Balor Brown as a darker color and Hobgrot Hide as a lighter color to test, both from Citadel. Mouldy Ochre from P3 Paints scores 89 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Tallarn Sand equivalents in other ranges
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Tallarn Sand's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Mouldy Ochre, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.3).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Desert Uniform Base, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.6).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Military Yellow, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.9).
- Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Yellow Ochre, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.2).
- Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Sahara Yellow, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.8).
- Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Mustard Yellow, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.9).
In the digital values, P3 Paints Mouldy Ochre is slightly cooler. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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.
P3 Paints
AK Interactive
Vallejo
Monument Pro Acryl
Scale75
Green Stuff World
Revell
Humbrol
The Army Painter
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Tallarn Sand?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is P3 Paints Mouldy Ochre at 89% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Tallarn Sand?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Military Yellow at 76% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Tallarn Sand?
The approximate digital swatch for Tallarn Sand is a mid-tone vivid brown with a warm undertone (hex #A07409). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Tallarn Sand with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Hobgrot Hide for a lighter step and Balor Brown for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.