Matching it is straightforward: AK Interactive Deep Brown lands at 80 percent in the same finish, and 3 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Quicksand Brown is a dark vivid brown with a warm undertone. For modelling, drop to English Field Brown in the recesses and step up to Dark Beige on the edges, both Green Stuff World paints. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Quicksand Brown equivalents in other ranges
Quicksand Brown is awkward to replace. Treat the matches below as starting points for a mix rather than straight swaps.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Deep Brown, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.9).
From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Skorne Flesh, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.0).
Citadel's closest color: Citadel Skrag Brown, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 4.1).
Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya Brown, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.4).
Check it on a spare model first, because AK Interactive Deep Brown sits slightly cooler than the original and the difference grows over large flat panels.
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90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
Citadel
Tamiya
Revell
Humbrol
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 3 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Green Stuff World Quicksand Brown?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Deep Brown at 80% color similarity.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Quicksand Brown?
Yes. The closest Citadel option is Skrag Brown at 80%, a same-finish match.
What color is Quicksand Brown?
Quicksand Brown is a dark vivid brown with a warm undertone (hex #7E4A1B).
What do I highlight and shade Quicksand Brown with?
Highlight Quicksand Brown toward Dark Beige and shade it down into English Field Brown, both Green Stuff World paints in the same finish family.