New Iraqi Army Sand's approximate swatch sits in the yellow family: light in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Ija #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green) and Dark Sand, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, The Army Painter Dusty Skull, scores 85 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
New Iraqi Army Sand equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for New Iraqi Army Sand. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Dusty Skull, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Morghast Bone, similar digital colors (delta E 3.6).
Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Heavy Warm White, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.1).
From Scale75: Scale75 Nacre, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.3).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.9 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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.
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Monument Pro Acryl
Scale75
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Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive New Iraqi Army Sand?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Dusty Skull at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is New Iraqi Army Sand?
The approximate digital swatch for New Iraqi Army Sand is a light moderate yellow with a warm undertone (hex #BFAC84). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade New Iraqi Army Sand with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Dark Sand for a lighter step and Ija #1 Hairyokushoku (Grey-Green) for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.