Color-wise this is a vivid, very light yellow leaning warm. This is a common color; 3 other brands cover it, the nearest being The Army Painter Pale Sand at 89 percent. For modelling, drop to Pale Yellow in the recesses and step up to Base White on the edges, both Humbrol paints. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is The Army Painter Pale Sand at 89% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
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90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Revell
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
Vallejo
Tamiya
Scale75
P3 Paints
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Eggshell?
The closest same-finish match is The Army Painter Pale Sand at 89% color similarity.
What color is Eggshell?
Eggshell is a very light vivid yellow with a warm undertone (hex #FFF9E6).
What do I highlight and shade Eggshell with?
Highlight Eggshell toward Base White and shade it down into Pale Yellow, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.