In our digital catalog, Tallarn Sand is classified as a warm brown, mid-tone and vivid. The catalog suggests Balor Brown as a darker color and Hobgrot Hide as a lighter color to test, both from Citadel. P3 Paints Mouldy Ochre is a close digital color candidate at 89 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Test the shortlisted paint over your intended primer before committing a whole unit.
Tallarn Sand equivalents, brand by brand
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Tallarn Sand with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Mouldy Ochre, similar digital colors (delta E 2.3).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Desert Uniform Base, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.6).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Military Yellow, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Yellow Ochre, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.2).
- Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Sahara Yellow, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.8).
- Nearest in the Green Stuff World catalog: Green Stuff World Mustard Yellow, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.9).
Our digital comparison places P3 Paints Mouldy Ochre slightly cooler than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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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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.