Revell Beige (RAL 1001) is a close digital color candidate at 92 percent within the same broad paint-type group. The stored digital swatch for Sand is a light moderate orange with a warm undertone. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Beige Green and Light Buff, both Humbrol paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Sand equivalents in other ranges
2 of the 11 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Humbrol Sand.
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 314 Beige (RAL 1001), a small digital color distance (delta E 1.5).
- Nearest in the Green Stuff World catalog: Green Stuff World Sandstorm, similar digital colors (delta E 2.4).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Heavy Warm White, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
- From Two Thin Coats: Two Thin Coats Pale Skin, similar digital colors (delta E 3.3).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Light Earth, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.5).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Tomb King Tan, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.6).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.5. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
Revell
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Vallejo
Tamiya
Scale75
Citadel
P3 Paints
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Found in 4 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 Humbrol Sand?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Beige (RAL 1001) at 92% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Sand?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Tomb King Tan at 77% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Sand?
The approximate digital swatch for Sand is a light moderate orange with a warm undertone (hex #D2B48C). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Sand with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Light Buff for a lighter step and Beige Green for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.